>>112381>Canoes carry more+1 for canoes, can't argue with that.
>easier to fish fromNot if you get a kayak designed for fishing. Kayaks tend to be much more stable because of the lower center of gravity but fishing kayaks you can stand on easily.
>easier to move around in and get at your stuff+1 again for canoes
>are easier to portagenot loaded when they're loaded with gear.
>and are better on flat water. No not if you get a flat water kayak. Hell you can get ocean kayaks, I don't hear people talking a lot about their ocean canoe. Kayaks are just more specialized so you have to get the one that's right for the job.
>There's a reason they're the standard for inland paddling trips.No, they're not.