On the Waters Edge Part 6 Short Canoe Scout

[@joezbackwith2gatz]

The canoe is a great tool for all outdoor activities. When I was about 12 I saved up all spring doing side jobs to buy my first beat up fiberglass canoe off of my dad. It had so many holes in it so I had to work on it for a long time to get it right. That's when I learned how to work with fiberglass. I really have to get a canoe again. So much gear on that list... Thanks for sharing this video.

[@MiWilderness]

Enjoyed this a lot Dave, thanks. Canoes are great around here, lots of little creeks and ponds off in the woods that you can't easily access by other means. I see so much more game when in a canoe or on the bike, even compared to walking. Take care, Roosevelt

[@84greenbear]

Love canoes! One thing I practice every year is tipping over and filling the canoe up with water, then empty out as much as possible and getting back in. Its an important thing to know if you ever get caught in big waves or fast water. Just one of those things thats good to know to help you out of what could be a bad situation.

[@seedubw167]

I love your videos I have pretty much watched every one and I have learned so much and honed my skills that much more! Thank you for your knowledge and all the hard work that goes into all your videos

[@hydynryk]

thanks Dave, you really bring the back home feeling.. back home...keep it up.. thanks, Robert...

[@briargoatkilla]

Can't beat a canoe. My favorite way to access my hunting areas. Definitely gives you the advantage on public land with large bodies of water.

[@chopperboi89]

Weather radios are always a good thing to have. Keep up the great work Dave!

[@faber8251]

great video. as a river guide, I just wanted to add that if you do happen to be in moving water, and you have rope in the boat (which you probably will), you need to make sure it's as secure as you can make it, ideally in some sort of container or bag unless you really need it close at hand while you paddle. rope is one of the most dangerous things you can put in a current, and it's just about everywhere on boats. it's also another good reason to always carry a knife.

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

Wow, Ohio is beautiful place. You live in a great part of the world. Thanks for sharing, Dave.

[@mem7048]

Up at my parent's hunting camp there do not seem to be very many deer(at least that is the general consensus) I made a PVC rack for the 4 wheeler, strapped on my Old Town, and put it in at the bridge you cross to get into camp, floated 1 mile downstream on opening day, and bagged a nice 7 pointer by 8am. No one had ever tried to hunt the area because the brush is too thick to walk through, but via canoe it was easy as hell. Great points in the video Dave. BTW, I wear an inflatable PFD, try it.

[@neolexington]

I've always had issues with tying down our Canoe on our Wrangler. Much appreciated! Thanks for the vid!

[@Hydrayak]

The sinch technique is a great way to tie down boats. I use the same when tying down my kayaks, but with a different knot. I'm going to try your knot next time. Great tips!

[@n1k3sh0x]

Great video Dave! all of the videos that you upload are always of great quality! Keep it up!

[@WaterGremlin1]

Sq stern canoe + 2 stroke outboard = win. I've been running my Osagian with 8hp outboard for many years and it rocks.

[@walleyefishinrod3115]

They're easy to repair and maintain, and cheap to. As long as you're not portaging alot they're good. Good vid Dave. Take care

[@biblesnbarbells]

Thanks for posting Dave. I have an Ocean kayak (Tident 13 ) that I use down here in South Florida. I am thinking about getting a canoe also in a few months. Anthony.

[@nerblebun]

Once canoed down the Coos river in Oregon. Spent three days camping and fishing along the way. From Silver Falls,across Coos Bay , and out into the Pacific. Great, quiet way to travel and see some beautiful back country. By the way bud, it's always and I mean always a 50% chance of rain. It's either gonna rain..... or it's not.

[@RamblinAround]

We've had some gloomy weather here in IL lately too. Still glad to finally have some rain though...it was a really dry summer. Nice vid Dave.

[@jenola100]

In my opinion the difference between a canoe for lake versus a river canoe, i mainly in the keel design. On a river (especially with some white water) you want easy manoeuvrability. On the lake you look for ability to keep a steady course. The river canoe will therefor have a short and maybee curved "keel", while the keel on the lake canoe is longer an straighter. Thank you Dave for lots and lots of interesting videos!

[@steelers90802]

Nice series, Dave you produce some of the best vids on youtube Keep up the great work!

[@Zankaroo]

Man, I haven't canoed since I was in boy scouts, I would love to go again. I have been trying to get some family/friends to go canoe down river a bit then beach and camp for the night then finish the trip in the morning, but so far its a no go. Did that once in scouts and it was so much fun probably one of my favorite outings.

[@1997michigan1997M]

just went canoe fishing last week with a friend. caught a lot of smallies and 4 nice pike. i tried the mepps you suggested and they caught every fish with them. thanks for the tips

[@badphobar]

love the conoe, as alwayst great idea. A little free or cheap gmrs radio of some family radios also include a weather radio also. lots of options, thanks for the videos.

[@Ugorr42II]

Hi. I like your fishing series. If you add a rod holder to your canoe, you can troll some lures and increase the fishing time while scouting around. Works well with a kayak, too. Just use some floating surface lures in shallow water. Thanks for your videos. Greetings from Germany Ugorr

[@vek0zzzz]

I always love the tips you give us like how to secure the knot , Dave.. Thank you ! :)

[@WayneTheSeine]

I never thought about bringing a weather radio with me. Good idea. Although you have to have a signal, Radar Scope is the best life saver app there is out there. Almost live radar...usually 2-3 minutes behind. Numerous high end features....rainfall accumulation, wind velocities, Cell Altitude, live lightening strikes, hail visualization with size and storm speed, measuring from location to edge of storm can give you approx. time of arrival. It actually shows probable tornados and line of travel. I watched one coming straight at me at me on Radar Scope ....I put my grand daughter in a closet with pillows. I watched it pass within 400 yds of my home. It truly is a life saving app.

[@Beaudoin916]

I have one thing to add Dave, when you got to the part about your radio, I'd like to bring to the conversation Amateur Radio. It's an excellent resource for the pack and the knowledge base, and with a little research it's not too difficult to figure out a system that can solar charge your radio that will fit into a smaller pelican case. Just a little food for thought. :-)

[@Portif0y]

Another great video, Dave. I hope to make it to your school sometime. Love the music you use in these too!

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Dave, just some advice to make your canoing easier. You should have your top hand on the knob of the paddle. It will allow you to glide in the water better, while spending less energy. Also, instead of switching sides all the time, you should stick to one side and make a large (C) motion in the water to turn to the opposite side and a (J) motion to turn to the same side of where your paddle is. You might not get what I mean by reading this but once you try it, you will understand. :)

[@EatCarbs]

I like the new intro Dave.. Great video.. I miss fishing and I need to get back into it. Thanks for all your hard work. =D

[@flamedrag18]

cool, hope to see a video of that canoe full of fur this fall. I never thought of a canoe for trapping, this would be a great addition to any trapper's kit, let you get to the hard places for muskrats and beaver.

[@andrewbutler4663]

great video! man, I wish I could go through the pathfinder school out there! I'm actually in the first phase but i live too close to the city here in Texas. One of these days i'll find my space and knock out that first phase and then go to a gathering. I've always wanted to thank you personally for all the knowledge you are passing down. That new leatherman looks awesome!

[@ihikearoundcom]

Cool to watch Dave enjoyed it very much, blessings.

[@boodrow24m]

My xj I just use two ratchet straps on the cargo bars for my kayak. Autozone has some great ones with loops to hook back to.

[@dillpicklelilly]

Hey Dave, love your videos, you should do a whole video on knots if you have not did one already (I'm only 3/4 way through all your videos) A canoe is a great way to travel, but portages are tough.

[@deweybarnes61]

I have an Old Town solo canoe and love it.......

[@northof50now]

Search Knots on the sites search bar. Dave did one a few years back. Very good one.

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Liked the video, especially the segment on the NOAA radio. I would be really interested on more videos on what to do in situations with severe weather, say if one was stuck out during a storm. And can the canoe be used as a shelter being that it is metal?

[@flytyer232]

Nice trip, I would really like to see a video showing how to make a canoe paddle if one were to flip, like say in the BWCA (as i have lost one paddle before in a shortcut, i.e. rappids in the BWCA, however i have an extra paddle). Thanks, Mike

[@223rocks]

Hi Dave, I think that the idea of the radio is great idea. My wife got me some little two-way Motorola radio's that both have weather receivers on them. They are small and water resistant. Just a thought.

[@larrybushman1]

Thanks Dave always learn something new. Larry

[@DudeNumberOnePlus]

Love the Water eddge series.

[@boodrow24m]

If you're thinking about a lift for your jeep, zone makes a great 4.5 inch lift. Found mine on ebay for $560 shipped. Rides great!

[@OutdoorJunkie1992]

Canoe vs Kayak? What do you think? I know canoes can carry more, but kayaks are just as quiet and very easier to maneuver in the water.

[@northof50now]

Great title sequence!! With archery season quickly gaining on us [here in PA], any chance of doing some videos on tuning your bow? I know you've done a lot with the long and recurve bow, but can you do one on a compound bow? I've always taken mine to a dealer, but would like to learn to tune and prep one myself. Thanks for all.

[@SwampRatProductions]

good vid, i like that you showed what knots you used. im sure you get this all the time, what do you carry in your leather pouch? was that the new pf multi tool around your neck?

[@blugrassmaniac]

Dave i love watching youre vids and hope to come to youre school some day!

[@QuicoReed]

there's a lot of strokes besides the J stroke, the Canadian, the Indian...everyone can do what they want, I'm always surprised to see you paddling that way, simply because you have so much reverence for the old time outdoorsmen, I always figured you'd admire the skills of the old trappers in canoes. But you know, I learn so much from you, I guess I'll just overlook your paddling technique.

[@bluwalker64]

Looks good, do they make camouflage life jackets? Lake looks peaceful. Early settlers didn't use flotation devices did they?

[@halfthepaddle]

do you have any plans to touch on the history of canoe use. It would fit very well into your twenty first century long hunter series. After all most of the most of the trapping trading and scouting that was done in North America was done on the water with canoes. For instance the Hudson's Bay Company and the Lewis and Clark voyage used canoes extensively. Also you may want to try a shorter wooden paddle in conjunction with various stroke techniques. its satisfying to propel a canoe in that way

[@Tnav02]

Great video Dave! Very good information to know.Keep it comming Brother.

[@windyhillpatriot]

Hey Dave, Any suggestions on where I should look to get a used, but functional, aluminum canoe? Camp ground? Summer Camp? Boy Scout Camp? We have a 2 acre pond on our property, and I need something to get around, but I'd like something that I can take to other bodies of water (i.e. rivers and lakes) Thanks! ~ WHP

[@23Belligerent]

Love seeing that lake!

[@Tylerfeigl]

I was wondering if you have ever used the automatic yoyo fishing reel and if you think it would work good as a snare

[@polemicvs]

Great new Intro Dave! Awesome!

[@drigen223]

Another good video, Dave. Its nice to see real footage, not the crap you see on the outdoor channel where they make it look like you should be able to catch a monster fish every other cast. Hunting is the same way. It you don't feed the animals, you could sit for days and never see a deer.

[@GFESurvival]

Hey Dave, Checkout some of the FRS Radios, they have the NOAA weather bands on them. This works great for Multi- purpose and if you have another person with you and you get out and scout gives you 2 way cummincation or if you have more than one boat in your group. Then of course if you don't make it back for some reason, the person who knows your float plan can notify search and rescue, our come to ramp where you launch and try to reach you. Like the New intro!

[@homeagent]

cool video! i like the knot trick of puting the end through the slipknot.

[@Roarmeister2]

Most walkie-talkies have weather channels as well. You can get them pretty cheap and you only need to take one with you if alone. If a small group the radios come in handy if you are separated.

[@bedenshire]

As always, thanks for taking the time to share.

[@gibbie144]

i have that exact same radio...for the price...its easily worth it...cant depend 100% on technology, but when you have it...makes life a bit easier...

[@Echo4PapaBravo]

Crittr also did a couple on Deer, a field dressing and a butchering.

[@thedodubb]

i only wear a life jacket if i am in rapids or the water temp is so cool that i dont think i could swim to shore without assistance... 90% of my canoeing is without a vest, btw great vid as always dave

[@cooders71]

Hey Dave,just wondering why you picked an aluminum canoe over say a poly type? I find them much noisier but I guess they could also be sturdier and easier to repair. I love my little old town. I have an 01 XJ also. I drilled a hole through the center of the front bumper and put an "eye" bolt through it(after I welded the eye so it can't open under tension)that I use to lash the front of my canoe.

[@hafnerbrothers1519]

nice video man. for catching more fish you might want to try a crawfish imitation near the bottom, or a top water popper in shallow water with lily pads or some sort of underwater structures

[@yankey4]

Nice brother thanks so much for the tips and the fishing trip. How is the grand baby doing? I miss seeing her in your vids. Do you plan to take her hunting and fishing as she grows up? I spend 3 hrs a week tacking kids out fishing or hunting. If I am feeling well most of the kids love it. God Bless brother.

[@snappydog357]

Did you have your 10 piece kit Dave? Good video and thanks.

[@glocnrol]

Have you had good luck with the Jeeps? Low maintenance and longevity? I'm not sure which I want a Toyota Tacoma or Wrangler

[@shcmoly]

I like fishing but this video is awesome for the knots. Pay attention Boy Scouts. Thanks Dave !!!

[@BUCKrub91]

I have the same jeep.. cool vid I love canoeing

[@bwillan]

Canoes need to be registered in Ohio? How much does that canoe weigh? Usually the really inexpensive ones weigh a considerable amount for their size. Canoes are great to allow you to carry more gear however, unless you are sticking to one lake or river system, sooner or later you're going to need to portage your canoe and gear.

[@pulleyking]

Try using a kayak paddle with the canoe. I find it a lot faster and easier to control that way.

[@klitedrunner]

I'm no expert on canoeing but noticed you switched hands a lot to keep going in a straight line. If, at the end of your stroke, you tilt the paddle upwards and keep it there for a bit in the water, it helps a lot in straightening the canoe out and you dont haver to change hands that often.

[@richardcress7219]

That paddle reminds me of the crowfords survival walking stick with a wide end attachment. for the paddle end. I know some backpacks have a hard pastic support. wouldn't it be cool if someone made the support double as the paddle end.

[@jrmakawoody]

That's weather in the midwest for you, here up in Washington, you just always assume that it's going to rain haha

[@nukehayes8346]

Is that out at Dillon? I used to go there sometimes.

[@paulwastaken]

nice video... just one question... weather radio vs life jacket?

[@gander2000]

how long is your canoe? great video!!

[@SerJahPhoto]

Where is this awesome place?

[@MrXtream123]

Dave! You need to come and teach a course in canada!

[@FraterSolzai]

Down in Ga. we call them spikes. I love my fish Yak. Thats a nice small quite lake. I live next to lake Sydnee Lanier. Very crouwded. You can slip off in a cove and have a nice day sometimes. There alot of little lakes like Twin lakes, Spot lake and Hendrix lake. All freaking covered in Crappy in march and the begining of April. I live 5 minutes from Dawson forest prime hunting. Lots of rolling hill because this is the foot hills to Blue Ridge. GOD BLESS THE USA

[@BulletShogun]

never seen water that shade of green. where was this done again? good vid

[@keystoneprepper]

Great video as always!

[@HeavilyArmed]

Dave, when it comes to a weather radio, are there any waterproof ones that you can recommend? I have a crank power one that I keep in a waterproof Plano case when its not in use.

[@nuckkingfuts]

Nice job again dave.

[@HersheyRoo]

Somebody asked canoe vs kayak? I've paddled both, extensively and believe the canoe is much more versatile and you cannot beat the ability to see so much farther! Sitting down low in a yak

[@wickysoldier]

That lake looked so nice. I'm sure theres good camping around there

[@CompProduction]

I loved the new intro

[@MARK1HOE]

More canoeing videos please. While driving I would get hypnotized by that front knot. I would have to tie it in front of the grill.

[@NE_Ohio_Hiker]

great video dave.

[@AnabolicAsylum]

Dave, have you ever tried fishing with an Acme Kastmaster? I've caught over 15 different species of fish with the gold and silver colors. I'm 23 and I've been fishing consistently for 18 years and the Kastmaster is the best lure I've ever used. It's always my go-to lure, just thought I would recommend one to a fellow fisherman. Awesome video as always, keep it up brother.

[@tracethompson360]

Hey dave my name is trace I just got ahold of a replica of wee lassie (nessmuks canoe) Its awesome although you have to kneel its 14 pounds and ten feet its awesome for double paddle setup

[@TheModernLonghunter]

Hey Dave, great video. Do you prefer a canoe over a john boat?

[@bartholomewjenkins1546]

oh how I yearn for the spring to come.

[@HDoctane]

Dave you gonna do any bow fishing videos!!! Possibly with home made stick n string!!!

[@retsaoter]

Is there a reason why you chose aluminium over fiberglass?

[@natebonebusta]

Great tip on the knot!

[@ekhaat]

I love canoing, but alas, not much opportunity for that here in DK. Cheers and take care

[@quentinrox2663]

Dave, I dont know if its legal where you live, but it is where I do, so Im suggesting that you do a video on processing a turtle, like a soft-shell turtle. Theyre prevalent in a lot of fresh water systems, and if youre in a survival situation with bank lines trying to catch catfish, theres a good chance you'll catch a turtle. I think that would make a good addition to this series. Plus, I hear turtles good!

[@psycofloyd]

What I wouldn't give to go fishing with you Dave.