landing a
fish from a
canoe
BY TIM aLLaRd
¦ FIsHING FROM a canoe is a quiet
way to sneak up on fish, giving you an
advantage over powerboat anglers. Here’s
the downside of canoe fishing: You could tip
if you’re in a tippy boat. Despite the minor
challenges, landing a fish from a canoe isn’t
hard. Following are some tips to keep you
dry while reeling in your catch.
Come to Vancouver
island and explore the
wondrous wilderness
by kayak.
Fun, local day tours, weekend
getaways and exciting
• If you have someone aboard, tell them to
multi-day adventures.
lean their weight gently in the opposite •
Spectacular
direction that you are tilting, as you lean
scenery with
over the side to grab a fish.
mountain vistas,
• Your partner should keep his or her
old growth rain
paddle in the water for added stability,
forests and amazing
and slowly feather the paddle back and
wildlife
forth.
• Sea kayaking tours
• Before leaning over the side, kneel down.
from 2.5 hours to 4 days
This lowers your centre of gravity and
• See Bald eagles, turkey
vultures and kingfishers
makes it easier to reach the fish.
•
• Relax at the day's end with
Keep a loose drag – the tension setting
Jan Kretz, BTM
a Sunset Paddle or glide by
on the reel’s spool – because a fish will
seals and sea lions
phone: 250. 755.6702
pull hard when it sees the canoe. Too
• No experience necessary to
TollFree: 1.866.955.6702
tight a drag and the fish may throw you
enjoy your paddling adventure Jan@adventuress.ca
off kilter.
• Keep catch-and-release tools within
reach. A multi-tool in a belt pouch is
So, come on out and experience the West Coast lifestyle and paddle with us.
handy. If you would like to learn more about our different tours and courses,
• use a net to avoid reaching too far over please explore Adventuress' website.
the side; it will limit your chances of
www.adventuress.ca
falling in.
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32 CALGARY  SUMMER 2008 www.CalgaryOutdoors.ca
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