I got a canoe!!

[Massbowhunter1968]

well i picked up a canoe 8-10 foot Long with paddles,what is the weight capacity?I never have been in one before but looks like my bass fishn carrer is going to get better than shore fishn lol i would appreciate any tips as i am bringing the wife for a ride this weekend thank you.

[knotreelly]

congrats and enjoy, fishing will definately improve for you, being able to move around now.

stay dry and safe, good luck

[YOTE BUSTER]

Good going on the canoeThumbsup My advices would be let the wife paddle while you do the fishing are you going to be on the res.

[Massbowhunter1968]

Good going on the canoeThumbsup My advives would be let the wife paddle while you do the fishing are you going to be on the res.No i am going to a bunch of litle lakes they dont allow any Boats on this resevoir To bad cuz there is alot of really good fish on there thanx yote!!

[Machine09]

remember to bring your life vests...

[kyle]

well. i have a 14ft canoe and the weight limit is 680 lbs, so i would say you are good for a few hundred.

[JeffA]

remember to bring your life vests...
Agree1 x2!!

[Capt.Shay]

Always keep your feet straight out in front of you, bring a large sponge to bail excess water with, NEVER stand up. Those are the basics. A good general philosophy is less is better. Try to widdle down what you take. One small box of tackle and a small back pack or dry bag for sundries etc. is sufficient. Also, dress and pack to get wet. It will happen eventually, one way or another.

Tight Lines,

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[YOTE BUSTER]

oh i forgot one thing don't let gary p in itLaughing1

[kyle]

Always keep your feet straight out in front of you, bring a large sponge to bail excess water with, NEVER stand up. Those are the basics. A good general philosophy is less is better. Try to widdle down what you take. One small box of tackle and a small back pack or dry bag for sundries etc. is sufficient. Also, dress and pack to get wet. It will happen eventually, one way or another.

Tight Lines,

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I always stand up in my canoe. Usually me and a friend are standing the entire time, and even operating the trolling motor while standing. I have never even really had any close encounters to capsizing. Maybe though its because my canoe is a 14 footer, but it is one of those handcrafted indian logo sportspals, so it is about 4 feet wide.Notsure

[seabass]

Thumbsup get a dry bag!

Notsure first time with a canoe....expect to flip so dont bring anything valuable until u get the balance down...a 10 - 12 ft canoe is gonna be tippy!Beerchug

[danderson]

i would at least have your electronics in a FLOATING dry bag. i persoanally stand up all the time when i'm in my canoe (16 foot aluminum) but only with 2 people and a lot of heavy gear. this puts more boat in the water and seams to help keep me much stabler.

ironically, the only time i've ever flipped, i was sitting!

[packrattwo]

Wear your life jackets. Also check to see when law ,they must be worn on certain dates

[Uncle Rickers]

And waterproof the cell and camera. Good luck, have fun. Send pics.