Spey fishing from a canoe or kayak?

[Chris C Crane]

Opinions please...

I'll be leaving shortly for an annual trip camping in Algonquin Park. 95% of my fishing will be done from a boat. I prefer my yak for the longer days of fishing - less back pain.

Q- Has anyone used a two-hander from a boat? even for trolling?

The reason I am considering a two hander is the length of the rod would make it easier to fight and land fish while sitting down. I normally use/take a 9' 6wt and a 10' 7wt while fishing from my yak. The thought is trying overhead casting with a 12'4 spey rod. A suppose a switch rod would be perfect...if I owned one.

Thanks,

[SteveKowalski]

Not yet.. But I plan on it soon.
The problem I see (and the solution:I HAVE to get the compact Skagit head from Nick)
is stripping in close and then flailing around to work the head back out - to make a shooting cast, I plan on a short heavy line for less false casting.
I think Stevie D has done it, or was it from the loveboat with Wes? not a yak.

I personally have done great with a 10 ft. 7wt. you can work pretty close with a yak and not spook everything in sight.
Last June Beaver Island
Timbo out in the river


I would take it along anyway, you never know if you might find monster pike and need the big rod.

[Chris C Crane]

I'm going to take a spey rod....It could get ugly. It looks like the weather will dictate how far into the park I head out on a day-trip. If I fish some of the bigger waters for Lakers or Splake I'll give the two-hander a go for sure. I think a single hander will be ideal for one of the small lakes I hope to hit.
I really don't know what to expect this year. Sections of Algonquin park are still closed off because of severe flooding. A few bridges have been washed out and rivers are still over the bamks. Which is why I plan on fishing from a yak vs. wading/floating.
lol