Canoes with a trolling motor suck. While you're trying to raise up the motor and steer away from the strainer a rod go's in the stream and you spill your beer.
Hope everyone is okay. We've been getting pounded in Camdenton. Just had our second storm and we had 50-60 mph winds at least 10 minutes. Getting ready to venture out to check the damages.
https://www.ventusky.com/?p=38.0;-92.7;5&l=radar&t=20211211/0140
I'd try the Linseed oil on another rod your not so attached to. It's good stuff for leather and may work well on cork. It's in the paint section of the harware store.
Years back we stayed at Oak Hills. Thought it was great. If they still have the same owners I'd highly recommend them.
https://oakhillresort.com/rates.html
It appears they're open, always a few rigs in the lot although I've never really seen anyone that looks like they work there. I fished this afternoon from Tonka to Bridal cave and only saw 3 or 4 other boats.
So now the house burns and bomb squad has to be called in.
https://www.ky3.com/2021/10/05/house-dallas-county-mo-man-accused-kidnapping-cassidy-rainwater-burns-ground/
I had a Old Town 164 which we used as both a solo and tandem. When solo I'd sit in the front seat facing back. I found it to paddle and fish better than the 14' Old Town my son bought. An outfitter destroyed my canoe by dragging it down the highway and never really made good on replacement or repair. I've been looking for another 164.
My buddy had a ninja mouse in his shed. We baited a 5 gallon glass water bottle with peanuts. Next day he was trapped, but we just had a few cold ones and watched him struggle to escape. Came back the next evening after work and the jug was shattered and the mouse was gone. True story.
Seriously consider the Daiwa Black Gold. I have 3 of the Plfugers and they're good, but this one is great. Really good drag.
https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-BG2500-Saltwater-Spinning-Reel/dp/B01JH8FHS0