RE: Canoes
I've had some bad experiences with canoes and its always been when my partner shifted there weight. Its happened several times and I don't like canoes for fishing, the're too tippsy and noisy. I've have a K-111 fishing kiiak (SP?) set up strictly for fishing. Its steady and very well balanced in the water. It sits just above water level which may be a disadvantage but having a low profile you can get closer also without spooking the fish. Its about 11 ft. long and I can shove it in the bed of the truck and fish these remote lakes and streams. Not too sure if this is an option if your in gator country. Good luck.
Bobby