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I use an inexpensive fly rod and reel with lead core.
It works well trolling streamers or hardware.
Trolling streamers in the spring with lead core from a canoe is timeless.
for a rod holder, I use a "Down East" brand rod holder. it mounts with modified C clamps and works well from a canoe.
Good Luck