Have you ever tried holding a fishing pole, gun or camera and paddle your kayak a few yards? It is a very complicated effort. Try to fish, hunt, or photograph while paddling a kayak at the same time! You have to put something down to do the other! “It was a fishing comedy on water.” I mused from afar. Jim ...

I upgraded my paddle recently from a lower cost Bending Branches paddle to an investment grade Werner paddle. I am very happy with my choice but I learned some things after the purchase and I may have made a couple different choices in the paddle I purchased. I hope to share some of my experience and hope it will be ...

  If you’ve just bought a kayak, then you’ll need the right accessories to be prepared for kayaking. One of the most important accessories is the paddle. Choosing a kayak paddle may seem like it would be straightforward. However, did you know that there are different kinds of paddles you can get? It’s not hard to pick a kayak paddle ...

  Once you have bought your kayak, kayak paddles are next on your list. So, how do you select the best one for you? You have to choose what is right and works for you. It is a matter of personal preference and there are many deciding factors that will influence your choice. Choosing Paddles Kayak paddles are available in ...

  Shaft Shape And Length The shaft is that part of the paddle on which you keep your hands. Shafts are of two types: straight and bent. While the former kind is light, easily available and thus inexpensive, the latter ones put less stress on your joints. Bent shafts help in proper stroke alignment and are more comfortable. They provide ...