partschaser09 wrote on May 1^st, 2012 at 6:41pm:

To Snow Dog and Kingfisher -- the best web info providers I've found: Thanks for your contributions.  Do you have some tips for solo canoe fishermen?  How about some rod holder designs?  I'm on a May 31 outfitted  :dankk2entry at Stanton and we only have 3 in the party.  I've been practicing with a kayak paddle, but seem to be wet all the time.

I can (or cannot depending on your point of view I guess) help you with both problems.
Rod holders: I don't use one when tandem, just wedge the rod across my legs. When solo I brace the rod against the portage yoke and sometimes use my legs. It works for me and eliminates one more piece of gear. Fishing is never my priority when solo tripping.

Double blades: I don't use them and find them especially cumbersome when trying to fish from a solo. I use a single blade and switch sides alot and yes there is still some getting wet but it's not me getting wet it is the pack in the front of the canoe.