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Kayak Fishing Blog – January 2012
A review of the Frontier from Jeff at NCangler.com:
Nice day for test drives in shorts and bare feet. The NuCanoe Frontier 12 that Frank (Tar River Paddle Sports) brought today is a pre-production demo model. I think he’s expecting them to be in stock by late February.
I was very impressed with the boat. There was a pretty brisk wind pushing across the lake and my sense was that the boat got pushed, due to high gunnels and my raised position, but didn’t seem to spin badly. It was a far better paddling boat than I expected……
Read the full review at Kayak Fishing Blog.
Fishing in PA Review
A Nu Frontier is coming to the boating world…. No seriously, that’s the name of the boat – The NuCanoe Frontier! I had the opportunity to get some time on the water with the boat and give it a thorough examination – Turn your head and cough, Frontier – it’s time for your physical.
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It’s really the little changes that NuCanoe has put into the Frontier that make it the perfect boat. They’ve improved the stability, speed, storage, tracking… it’s just an all-around better boat. You’ll be amazed at how much this boat will improve your day on the water. The versatility is what sets it apart from other boats – you make it do whatever you want it to do. It’s a bass boat, it’s a kayak, it’s a canoe, it’s the Nu Frontier!
Read the full review at Fishing in PA.
Kayak Fishing Magazine – March 2011
Bass boats are sweet but they are expensive and can’t always get into the thick cover and skinny water where the monsters hang out. NuCanoe, Inc. would like to introduce the NuCanoe Bass Angler.
The NuCanoe Bass Angler is the ideal fishing platform for lakes, ponds, and flat rivers……
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Picking a Paddle for Your NuCanoe
by Brad Wiegmann -Outdoor Writer, Photographer and Professional Fishing Guide
Jan 2011
Do you know how to pick out the right paddle for steering and paddling your kayak or canoe? Maybe it’s your new NuCanoe that you need paddles for. It’s really an individual’s own choice, but a number of factors will play a major part in which one is right for you including your height, watercraft width, and what type of paddling you are doing. Other options that have to be considered when selecting a paddle is blade shape, blade construction, shaft type, and shaft size. In most situations the deciding factor between all of the paddles available is price. Premium paddles are made with quality, lightweight high-tech materials, but come with a higher price tag…..
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Accessories Make NuCanoe a Unique Watercraft
by Brad Wiegmann -Outdoor Writer, Photographer and Professional Fishing Guide
Dec 2010
If you have never seen a NuCanoe it can be described as a cross between a sit-on-top kayak and canoe. The benefits of having a mix between the 2 watercrafts are numerous. Anglers would argue that Nucanoe’s wide open deck makes it easy to get into or its wide V-shaped hull that reduces drag and increases hull speed and maneuverability are its great attributes. I would respectfully have to disagree; of course since the NuCanoe has a number of other built-in features that anyone paddling the NuCanoe would appreciate. I think that it’s all the accessories that can be added to the NuCanoe making it the most versatile watercraft available…..
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NuCanoe built for Fishing, Hunting, Rowing or Just Paddling Around
by Brad Wiegmann -Outdoor Writer, Photographer and Professional Fishing Guide
Nov 2010
It’s not a canoe or a kayak, but it has the positive qualities of both. Unlike a canoe or kayak the NuCanoe can be use to go fishing, hunting, rowing, or just having fun paddling around. NuCanoe can be used out on the lake, stream, river, or even in saltwater. Anywhere there is water the NuCanoe can go, but it’s more than just going…..
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Getting back there with small boats
by Luke Clayton -North Texas e-News
Nov 2010
When I was a youngster, my uncle Jack built a wooden boat out of marine plywood. The little craft couldn’t have been more than 12 feet long. It was heavy, square nosed and difficult to paddle, but I loved fishing from it. It gave me and my parents access to those fishing spots that were previously impossible to reach.
My love for small boats began at an early age and to this day remains a passion. There is simply nothing as exhilarating as paddling a small boat back into remote areas where one seldom encounters another human.
A couple years ago, I discovered the Nucanoe….
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Paddle your own ‘NuCanoe’
Jersey Shore Fishing
August 2009
Call it a battle of the paddles. Canoe enthusiasts and kayakers have, for years, debated which platform is better for fishing. But what if one could combine the saltwater-friendly platform of a kayak with the width and stability of a canoe? Enter the “NuCanoe,” a little-known watercraft that is perfectly suited for fishing our back bays in the Jersey Shore region.
The NuCanoe is a basic, yet ingenious concept. The boat comes in 10-foot and 12-foot models, both boasting a 43-inch beam and stability soaring past that of either a traditional canoe or kayak….
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NuCanoe Featured in Iowa Sportsman
September 2009
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Canoe & Kayak Fishing Issue
July 2009
The Hybrid Ride: Stand tall in this super-stable classic made for flat-water adventures
NuCanoe Fishing Review in Canoe & Kayak
Kayak Fishing Sees Popularity Surge
Albany Times-Union
August 14, 2008
This summer I stood at the Adirondack Museum marveling at the ingenuity of an authentic Inuit kayak. The boat at the museum is a traditional craft, covered in what I presume was sealskin over a wooden frame, made with incredible craftsmanship out of simple hand tools.
Kayaks are popular with white-water paddlers because they are light, easy to paddle and maneuverable. Kayaks have an advantage over canoes because of a special skirt around the paddler that keeps them from filling with water if they get rolled over.
While white-water kayaking and sea kayaking are gaining in popularity, kayak fishing is becoming the rage. Kayak anglers range from average folks tackling fish on local waters to professional kayak tournament fishermen.
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Boat of the Future is Here
Bradenton Herald
July 6, 2008
“As I sat in the canoe-kayak hybrid called a NuCanoe, “Doc” Lynn, from his own specious vessel, asked me to do something bizarre.
“Go ahead and sit on the side of it,” said the demonstrator from “Unique Yaks” in Tampa.
We were probably in about 6 feet of water, having entered the bay via the sandy beach area north of the Crab Trap restaurant.
Sit on the side of it, huh?
“Really?” I asked.
“Yep,” Lynn answered with confidence. “Go ahead.”
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Kayak Fishing Growing Popular
Chattanooga Times Free Press
June 15, 2008
A story on kayak fishing features NuCanoe Sales Rep Bucky Schoocraft and NuCanoe dealer Feather & Fly:
“On a hot Sunday afternoon, Bucky Schoocraft trolled the waters of Lookout Lake on Lookout Mountain, casting his line as a slight breeze kept his craft drifting slowly amid fallen tree limbs poking above the surface……..”
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NuCanoe Review in Field & Stream Magazine
The July 2008 issue of Field & Stream has a Fishing Canoe Review on page 81-82. Check out the magazine for the full story, but the here’s their bottom line on the NuCanoe:
“Who Should Buy: Budget conscious anglers who need a versatile fishing craft”
NuCanoe Featured on Catfish Radio
Listen to Luke Clayton of the “Outdoors with Luke Clayton” program talk about his experience with the NuCanoe. The segment was broadcast on 7 Texas and Oklahoma radio stations, and is available online at Catfish Radio. Launch the MP3 file here:
Finally, a sort-of-kayak that pleases the body and the wallet
The Seattle Times
Dec 6, 2007
“So a few weeks back, I noticed all the water around here. Not the sheets-of-rain type or the rising-floodwater sort. Just these big bodies of beautiful, often calm liquid, all over the place…….”
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New Kid on the Block
Canoe & Kayak 2008 Buyers Guide
www.canoekayak.com
“The NuCanoe is the latest design from Tim Niemier, the visionary founder of Ocean Kayak often credited with kick-starting the sit-on-top kayak revolution. “My goal is to put a billions butts in boats,” he says. Combining features of a sit-on-top kayak and a canoe in a package tailored to sportsmen and beginning paddlers, the 12-foot craft is a whopping 42 inches wide, making it stable enough to stand in. But the boat’s width at the waterline is much less – only 36 inches with the full (450lb) payload – and that makes it considerably faster and more nimble than its form suggests. The NuCanoe can be paddled solo or tandem, draws only a few inches of water, and can be equipped for anything from touring to fishing and duck hunting.”
NuCanoe in 2008 Canoe & Kayak Buyer’s Guide
Kayak Fishing Trip on the John Day River
Rob Lyon, Lyon Expeditions and Water Marked Press
“The JD trip was a good one. Your NuCanoe was a favorite too. We really liked the straightforward openness of the unit. It was way stable of course and maneuvered well, best of all the boats, and tracked well to boot. Compared to the Native Watercraft Ultimate 16 it handled better on the water and when you hit a rock, it was more forgiving with the chined hull, and slipped off gracefully. It’s heavy of course,but you’re chipping away at that. Still, once underway the weight isn’t noticed sliding it on and off the gravel bank
We didn’t have any canoes along and used a 13′ Aire raft in support. We had two SOT kayaks, a 15 Perception and a 14 Hobie,and the Native Watercraft Ultimate 16 and they all worked well although you couldn’t get much in them. The Ultimate was more open like a canoe but had several thwarts that broke up the space. A canoe is a good choice for this trip but I think I would have felt more comfortable in your boat than one of them. I just like the openness. ”
Four Funky Boats
Paddler Magazine
July/August 2007 Issue
www.paddlermagazine.com
Combining the high floatation and durable nature of a sit-on-top hull with the depth and stability of a sportcanoe this hybrid design appeals to fishermen and recreational paddlers alike. The wide, flared hull provides incredible primary stability and facilitates ease of entry and exit.The NuCanoe is stable enough to permit standing, whether to cast a line or to obtain a better view of the fish lurking below.Secondary stability is equally impressive; our test paddlers found that deliberately initiating a capsize could be achieved only by brute force in literally pulling the boat over while forcing one gunwale to the waterline.The extended flare and durable double wall construction can make for a resonate hull slap in broadside waves or chop, but the trade-off is a dry boat with sufficient beam and depth to take aboard a human or canine companion or a sportsman’s gear load of tackle box or duck decoys.Standard outfitting includes adjustable seat positions for up to three seats, four grab handles, bow drain plug and an innovative one-inch pass through in the stern to accept a locking chain or cable.On-water performance was reasonable for a short, wide boat. The NuCanoe tracked surprisingly well, thanks to two full length hull channels and a molded triangular skeg in the stern. The flared sides and reassuring stability encouraged even novice paddlers to initiate leaned turns.The unique shape of the boat makes it a great choice for traditional sit-on-top uses, such as snorkeling and swimming. Solid tracking makes it equally amenable for use with either a single or double blade paddle.
NuCanoe Fly Fishing Evaluation
By Bill Hall
Past President, Fourth Corner Fly Fishers
12 July 2007
Background: Bill Hall is a life-long angler and past President of the Fourth Corner Fly Fishers. Bill tested products for various fly fishing equipment manufacturers in the past, and eagerly undertook the task of evaluating the NuCanoe from a fly fisherman’s perspective. He can be reached for comment or questions at 360.305.0161.
Phase I – Dry Evaluation:
The appearance of the NuCanoe indicates a great deal of potential for this vessel as a fishing platform. The construction of the NuCanoe is incredibly well done. It is solid and rigid for handling, traveling, and stability. The fully equipped weight of 98 pounds is somewhat awkward for one individual to handle. However, this does not detract from the appeal of the NuCanoe as a fishing platform. This canoe would withstand excessive wear and tear, and could be the last purchase a fisherman would need to make for an on-water fishing platform.
In examining the hull design, the bow and stern being higher than the gunwales amidships is very satisfactory. It gives the NuCanoe a semi-drift boat manner of operation. The sealed hull gives the NuCanoe more than adequate flotation with the one large air chamber.
An anchor system is an absolute for lake fishing and should be incorporated into the design of the NuCanoe.
Phase II – On Water Evaluation in Calm Conditions
On March 20, 2007 I load the NuCanoe into the back of my 4Runner, and drove to Fazon Lake for the first “on-water” test. The NuCanoe tracks very well when paddling and moves easily through the water. The speed-to-effort ratio is very good. As a matter of fact, it took very little effort to move the canoe around the lake under calm conditions. The 42” beam gave the canoe more stability than a regular canoe from a sitting, fishing position.
As previously noted, the mild rocker of the NuCanoe provides superior maneuverability. It also helps prevent water from coming in over the bow/stern and or side of the NuCanoe. The design of the NuCanoe allows easy movement through very shallow water as well as quiet, deeper water in the middle of a lake.
My high comfort level with the NuCanoe enabled me to focus on fishing without concern for taking in water or tipping to either side. At no point did I worry about balance or paddling.
The main problem during this phase of testing was the lack of an anchor system. Otherwise, the NuCanoe performed great, and I look forward to further testing under more severe weather conditions.
Phase III – On Water Evaluation in Rough Conditions
The second on-water test came at Pass Lake, a larger body of water than Fazon Lake, under more severe weather conditions. The rain fell hard and the wind kicked up an 6-10 inch chop throughout the lake. Under these conditions, my concern was the functionality of the NuCanoe concerning tracking and paddling against the wind conditions and wave action. This apprehension was quickly reduced as I discovered the NuCanoe did not take on water, and tracked and paddled easily despite the more severe water conditions.
My comfort level for 6 hours on the lake was very satisfactory due to the ample room for legs and body. The seat provided good support. The middleplacement of the seat provided optimal trim for the boat and maximized my comfort. .
The fixed position rod holders are not in an ideal location. They are too far forward of the seat to be easily accessed.
Due to the weight of the NuCanoe, I did not find it easily car-topped. I was, however, able to put it in the back of my SUV for easy transport.
Overall, I am very pleased with what I am able to do in this canoe, and if the recommendations are incorporated, the functionality of the NuCanoe would fit the needs and style of a fly-fisherman.
Phase IV – Stability Testing & Salt Water
In May I went out to Lake Whatcom to demonstrate the NuCanoe to a fishing friend. He was most interested in assessing the stability of the NuCanoe. He thoroughly tested the NuCanoe for stability while sitting, standing, kneeling, leaning overboard, and fishing. He was most impressed, and validated the prior findings in my evaluations.
I took the NuCanoe out to the salt water near Bellingham, WA in June. The wave action was 1 to 1 ½ feet and moderate winds were blowing from the Southwest. The NuCanoe performed equally well as in the Lake tests. Due to nature of the water in the ocean, I did not attempt to stand while fishing.
Although I have not yet tested the NuCanoe on a river, I am confident the NuCaone would perform as well as in other tests. However, with a single passenger, the NuCanoe should be used for transport from one wade fishing spot to another.
Overall Assessment:
I highly recommend the NuCanoe as a fly fishing platform. It paddles easily, tracks well, and is highly maneuverable. The stability of the NuCanoe enables focus to be on fishing, and not on operating the boat or maintaining balance. And the versatility to use the NuCanoe in many different water types and conditions is very beneficial.
NuCanoe Adventurer
Dave Graybill
www.fishingmagician.com
It’s not a canoe and it’s not a kayak. The NuCanoe Adventurer takes features from both and is the most stable, portable fishing platform of this style an angler can find. NuCanoe makes a variety of craft, but this one is designed with anglers in mind. It comes with two rod holders, and can accommodate an electric motor! One of the big differences in the NuCanoe design is that it is 42 inches wide. That means you can even sit on the side of it without tipping over. It will even float and maneuver when swamped. The Adventurer is 12 feet long, and weighs just 90 pounds. It can be transported on the roof of a vehicle, the back of a pickup or stacked on a trailer. The fishing model comes with a Captain’s Seat (very nice), two Scotty Bait Caster rod holders, 21 attachment points, two molded seats, four carry handles. It also comes with one paddle, and I would recommend that you order the longer paddle than the one that is supplied with your order. You will be seeing a lot of these in our region. Many of the fishing supply stores are buying them and many resorts are getting them as rentals. You can learn more about the whole line of specialty boats from NuCanoe and specifically the Adventurer by logging onto NuCanoe.com
