Awesome show, years ago I built 2 White canoes from Gilpatric's book, one was 18 6" and the other was 20', I loved the 20' ,both were beautiful to look at and incredible in performance, the 20' was 42" in beam and much more stable ❤❤
I have a favorite shorter pole, working down to about 10 feet long its got a little sweep in it but it stores great over the bow seat it the boat has a bow seat right up under the deck and it tucks in under the inner rail which allows paddling on both sides. I favor the right side but try to use the left side to give my body a change of pace. I know a Maine Guide that sticks his pole out facing forward like a javelin, but I won't hold it against him I'll let the brush do that. Jeff had a nice recovery, its always a bugger when you get a stuck pole, at least it came free after the fact.
The only way to go back for a pole is with a pole. Another reason for how we store them. You see how fast you can shuck the second pole if you need to. Thanks for watching Kevin
Some orange paint/tape on the poles might make them faster to spot when they are floating down stream. It never occurred to me that you would have a spare pole just like a spare paddle. Dopey me! Thanks for the video.
I love your videos and have become a better canoeist thanks to you. I do have one question that maybe you could cover. I live in Florida and it is hard to find stuff here. could you go over how you make or buy your poles, how they are finished, wood type, length, diameter etc. The only poles readily available here are either pushpoles intended for flats skiffs or thinner poles for staking out boats as a shallow water anchor. I appreciate everything you provide and would love to hear your advice on poles. Thank you.
Hey thanks for watching and supporting the channel! My poles come in 2 types of wood. Black spruce and ash. The ash poles are made by Peavey Manufacturing, East Eddington Maine. The black spruce are made on a table saw jig from spruce roof trusses. Both are 12 feet. I make my own poles from black spruce that grows thick, like porcupine quills, on a piece of land I own in Maine. I cut them in May to mid June so the bark just peels right off like peeling a banana. Then I shape with a draw shave and a spoke shave. Hope this helps. Good luck.
My husband is 6’3 and uses a 12 pole. Here’s how you know if you want a longer pole, Josh, if you feel like you keep bottoming out or running out of pole using it, get a longer one. 17 footer canoe is usually a really good poling boat. Thanks for watching.
Awesome show, years ago I built 2 White canoes from Gilpatric's book, one was 18 6" and the other was 20', I loved the 20' ,both were beautiful to look at and incredible in performance, the 20' was 42" in beam and much more stable ❤❤
I took one of those 20 footers on the Mirimachi River NB. Loved it.
Thanks for all of the great clips!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I have a favorite shorter pole, working down to about 10 feet long its got a little sweep in it but it stores great over the bow seat it the boat has a bow seat right up under the deck and it tucks in under the inner rail which allows paddling on both sides. I favor the right side but try to use the left side to give my body a change of pace. I know a Maine Guide that sticks his pole out facing forward like a javelin, but I won't hold it against him I'll let the brush do that. Jeff had a nice recovery, its always a bugger when you get a stuck pole, at least it came free after the fact.
I love that clip because it shows just how fast it happens. Thanks for sharing.
I love your videos! Very informative!
Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful!
Great advice, and great shot of that dropped pole and recovery! Grace, under pressure. :)
The only way to go back for a pole is with a pole. Another reason for how we store them. You see how fast you can shuck the second pole if you need to. Thanks for watching Kevin
Some orange paint/tape on the poles might make them faster to spot when they are floating down stream. It never occurred to me that you would have a spare pole just like a spare paddle. Dopey me! Thanks for the video.
Oh sure the only way to go back for a pole is with a pole. You see how fast it happens. Thanks for watching.
I love your videos and have become a better canoeist thanks to you. I do have one question that maybe you could cover. I live in Florida and it is hard to find stuff here. could you go over how you make or buy your poles, how they are finished, wood type, length, diameter etc. The only poles readily available here are either pushpoles intended for flats skiffs or thinner poles for staking out boats as a shallow water anchor. I appreciate everything you provide and would love to hear your advice on poles. Thank you.
Hey thanks for watching and supporting the channel! My poles come in 2 types of wood. Black spruce and ash. The ash poles are made by Peavey Manufacturing, East Eddington Maine. The black spruce are made on a table saw jig from spruce roof trusses. Both are 12 feet. I make my own poles from black spruce that grows thick, like porcupine quills, on a piece of land I own in Maine. I cut them in May to mid June so the bark just peels right off like peeling a banana. Then I shape with a draw shave and a spoke shave. Hope this helps. Good luck.
First comment! Haha. Just saying hi. Keep em coming, Lisa. Great content, thank you!
Thanks for watching and happy paddling!
Question: I’m 6’6”, is a 12’ pole long enough or should I go longer? I have a 17’ aluminum canoe and might try on my 12’4” Crescent kayak.
My husband is 6’3 and uses a 12 pole. Here’s how you know if you want a longer pole, Josh, if you feel like you keep bottoming out or running out of pole using it, get a longer one. 17 footer canoe is usually a really good poling boat. Thanks for watching.