MaxDrown Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 One major consideration if you plan on fishing out of it on Ozark streams is the noise factor. Aluminum is just so loud I feel like the fish know I'm coming a mile away. It's mostly just annoying...to me, anyway. I have a 17' aluminum canoe. It's too loud. -- Max Drown
eric1978 Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 Yeah they are cheap and there is a reason for that. They are cheap. There is no craftmanship to them. It is just like stamping out a fender at Chevy. Nothing to it. Dragging over riffles is not the only drag either. They just plain drag through the water too. You will do more and harding paddling in a aluminum canoe than you will any other. Since sound travels in water much better than air, I don't care what you are in, the fish already know you are there. Or coming. Agreed on all counts. They're simply inferior watercrafts. But if you're not a serious paddler or fisherman, and you don't mind being inconvenienced by their drawbacks, or if you're just plain broke, they are a better option than nothing at all.
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 The best way to quiet an AL canoe and make it rock slick is to put Gluvit on the outside of the bottom and pickup bed coating on the inside of the bottom. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
bobber Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 i didn't realize we had so many aluminum haters! ..... but they will take all the rocky rivers you have anywhere around here. you could leave it out in the sun and never worry about u v damage, or the hull bubbling from the suns heat... they never need skid plates ...if you guys didn't paddle in such shallow water you wouldn't be making noise with the canoe hitting rocks.... and paddle banging happens no mater what kind of canoe you have! and when you wrap one around a tree they still have a value of about .80 cents a pound as scrap ....... they are a win.. win !! you never have to lock one up... who would steal it? it just goes on and on!!!.......................... i'm laughin' so hard! what do i paddle you ask!............... a BELL <*)))))))>< * AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED CANOE, and SWIFT WATER RESCUE INSTRUCTOR.*
Al Agnew Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 Yeah, but they just don't have the snob factor like your Bell! I fished out of a 15 ft. Grumman for many years. They are certainly serviceable fishing craft, and I agree with you on the durability. As for the noise factor...I was night fishing on Big River out of my aluminum canoe, using a Jitterbug. Made a cast of normal length to the edge of a water willow bed in a big hole, and got one of those toilet flush type strikes...the ones that make you set the hooks instantly with all your might. Missed the fish, and the big Jitterbug came flying through the air to hit against the side of the canoe--WHANG! Sounded like a car wreck. I was reeling in all my slack line, Jitterbug lying in the water beside the canoe, when I heard a little "slurp". Finally got all the slack taken up, lifted up on the rod, and it nearly jerked out of my hand. I'm guessing it was the same fish that hit before--at any rate, it was a 21 inch smallmouth! The noise factor doesn't always mess you up.
Chief Grey Bear Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 Agreed on all counts. They're simply inferior watercrafts. But if you're not a serious paddler or fisherman, and you don't mind being inconvenienced by their drawbacks, or if you're just plain broke, they are a better option than nothing at all. I will never put down anyone that owns an aluminum canoe. I just will never own one or ever get in one. And when asked my opinion as to why, like was done by wily, I will explain. Wayne - How long will that Gluvit last on a canoe? I wouldn't think very long. I really don't know as I have never heard of it. Chief Grey Bear Living is dangerous to your health Owner Ozark Fishing Expeditions Co-Owner, Chief Executive Product Development Team Jerm Werm Executive Pro Staff Team Agnew Executive Pro Staff Paul Dallas Productions Executive Pro Staff Team Heddon, River Division Chief Primary Consultant Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Executive Vice President Ronnie Moore Outdoors
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 Wayne - How long will that Gluvit last on a canoe? I wouldn't think very long. I really don't know as I have never heard of it. Like all things, it depends. Its used a lot on AL drift boats in the northwest. It is however not as common now as in the past, most now use UHMW plates. Two coats should last 2-3 years here, at least that's my guess. I put it on a 10' Jon many years ago and most of it is still there, but it doesn't see a lot of bottom sliding. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
grizwilson Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 I sold my aluminum and bought a Disco 16'9" threw in the roll of duct tape and extra rivets cause I knew he poor guy would need them. g “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
grizwilson Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 The best way to quiet an AL canoe and make it rock slick is to put Gluvit on the outside of the bottom and pickup bed coating on the inside of the bottom. While I use polylink and Royalex canoes I am interested in Gluvit for my paddle jons. How heavy, application any info appreciated. g “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
ness Posted November 4, 2009 Posted November 4, 2009 I will never put down anyone that owns an aluminum canoe. Good -- that's the right way to look at it. I just will never own one or ever get in one. I retract my earlier statement. John
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