Free Info on Fishing From a Canoe, Canoe Camping, & Wilderness
Camping
Synthetic &
Wood Canoe Paddles & Canoe Accessories
Synthetic vs. Wood Canoe Paddles
OK, I will undoubtedly get a
few comments from some canoe "experts" out there, but I use
plastic (synthetic) paddles instead of wood canoe paddles.
Why?
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They last forever - they
never rot, decay, or weather. My 20+ year old paddles are
still holding up!
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If speed is not an issue (as
in trolling slow), they propel the canoe at probably 95% (my
guess) of the speed of wood paddles
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They won't break on a
wilderness trip leaving you, well . . . up the creek without
a paddle!
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They are generally very
inexpensive!
Length of Paddle? Use the following guidelines:
- If height=5 ft to 5.5 ft, use 4 1/2 ft
paddle
- If height=5.5 ft or more, use 5 ft paddle
Canoe Anchors
Ok, here is where you can get really
thrifty! The easiest, cheapest, (and best holding) canoe
anchor you can use is a used front brake disc and a rope. It
is flat so it easily stores under the seat and has built in
holes for storage on the garage wall. A little noisy and
definitely not something you want to show off to an elite
canoeist!
For wilderness situations, you will want an
anchor bag. Just find a rock and place it in - instant
anchor! The pre-made ones cost about $15 (if you can
find one) or you can make one simply by using a replacement
net for a landing net with a very light rope threaded through
the end. Shed the rock when you pack up!
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