If fishing is your focus on a canoe trip then a variety of tackle is certainly helpful. I found that out this past summer as I had one outfit and 1 style of lure......that being large deep running cranks (after all it was August). But fishing was not my focus but rather good old fashioned survival. No regrets.........

The problem I see in fishing jig spinners or spinnerbaits in deep water, especially if your intention is to lift and drop and sort of "jig" them is the distinct possibility of missing most bites. They will likely hit it on the drop and with the blades the drop will be slow.........I see them nailing it and spitting it out without being detected, especially in deep water. The exception would be the spinners that are mounted underneath the jig, these act a bit more like an ordinary jig IMO but with the added advantage of a bit of flash......plus the blade style is usually a willow leaf which allows for a bit more streamlined drop. Braid would be helpful in deepwater jigging applications and help you feel that tick......be quick on the draw and your line would get tight.