We left half the rods on a portage, twice, two different trips.  Half of each rod, except mine which I insist on taking responsibility for.  The thin half.  Dispatched two to hump back & retrieve.


Just this past May we paddled past a couple old guys trolling the shoreline.  We chatted a bit, exchanged tips.  Old guy in the stern wasn't paying attention, wasn't holding his rod.  He caught a snag, the rod popped out of the canoe and was gone in seconds.  I felt so sorry for the guy.  Secure your gear!