I know that I need a push to get out on the water. But I don't think it will be in a canoe. Bad time in one. My brother bought one once at K mart. We went down to the local lake to try it out so I got in the front an he got in the back. I no sooner said Hey this is neat and the damn thing tipped over. We tried it again and the same thing happened. No more canoes. It was a good thing it was in the summer. All we got out of it was a good laugh. I'd like to go fishing like you said but I need warmer weather to sit in a boat with. I'm really not much on lake fishing but I would like to learn. I guess that I like moving water. I have a Alpine Pontoon boat Made by Bucks Bags and have yet to get it wet. Soon though. Jim S. Thanks for the invite though. Keep me in mind when we get some warmer weather.