jim you can add me to the list of conoe people, i love being on the water in my area we have many rivers to get dropped of on and picked up farther down the line it provides great wildlife viewing ,as well as many lakes that are canoe friendly most of these lakes hold rain bows up to10 lb and pike and lakers up to 20lb+ one of my favourite ways to relax is to prop rod up against carry yoke close my eyes and nap and when you get a bite on your fly the rod it comes down and hits your forehead waking you up not a care in the world...