thanks UJ....I have a toon. It has a trollibng motor....it is a very old ODC 8'. I have a Bottom Line Fishing Buddy 4200 and the fins and Simms chest waders. It is quite a ceremony to use it. Loading all the gear...transporting to a pond...unloading...rigging it...getting dressed...flippers....battery....etc. And I don't think I can cover an 85 and or 93 acre pond very well with it.

Was looking for something more simple, lightweight...that I could cover more territory with. Not sure I could do a kayak with my body ailments. So pondering a canoe....

I see two people canoeing....of course they are very experienced.....but they fishing...relaxing....never having a tipping issue. The guy in back at times sort of lays down and controls his trolling motor while she at the front fishes. They fish all day and afternoon with me in my 8' Pond Hopper.

Anywhoooo......I see all kinds of stuff out there. Wondering what would work for ME.....

jim