Bending Branches Angler Classic Kayak Paddle

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Such a great paddle. Bought a 280cm for my Discovery 158 (I installed a center seat). Took it out for a paddle this morning and I was thoroughly impressed. Light, balanced, comfortable, and the perfect length for my canoe. This paddle was worth every penny.

I had the opportunity to use the paddle for the first time on 1/5/2020. Compared to my last paddle it was much lighter and the extra length made a huge difference I highly recommend this paddle.

Great product and fast shipping!

Great paddles, light weight but still strong. Good paddles are the key to happy paddling. This is not the area to buy something cheap from the big box store. Get one from the pro's and you will not regret it.

Only used once at time of review but very pleased with performance so far!

Light and durable. The hook removal feature is a plus. Highly recommend. PS - comes with a cool decal!

great paddle for the money spent.

These items arrived as described and all and all I am happy with my order.

Lightweight. Gets my Pescador Pro moving quickly and easily.

The BB Angler Classic is beautifully designed and executed. It exudes quality. The finish is beautiful, the balance is perfect, and the angler features like the built in fish measure and line grabber on the port side blade make it the perfect angler paddle. It's a 10!

works great...love the hook remover

Excellent paddle! I have the 250cm length. Lightweight and strong. Very satisfied.

This paddle when put together is very tight, no rattle or looseness at all. I really like the added touches of a measuring ruler etched into the shaft and the line slot in the blade for getting a hold of fishing line. These two features are very helpful to me. 5 stars

Decent paddle. Light. I dont like the hook retrieval groove carved out of the blade when I am in the kelp. It gets stuck on things.

Tried the new paddle out for the first time & was amazed at how comfortable it was. It's light weight & comfortable grip made for easy paddling, even though it was very a windy day. Great paddle, only wished I had bought one sooner.

The paddle feels light as a feather and am planning on testing it out next Tuesday, 31 March!

I totally regret purchasing this ---the hook retrieval is disasterous ----every time dip paddle in water it grabs tons of weeds and had to pull off every dip---had to put electrical tape on to cover the hook hole and that was unsightly and didn't last ---totally wasted money and now have to spend money on something else

Great paddle without having to spend the extra money!!

Awesome paddle

Great

I used this paddle for 2 1/2 days while fishing salt water and the performance was outstanding. A friend that was fishing with me asked to use it as he was in the market for a new longer paddle, he has since bought one also. Great paddle and I love the lure removal built into it as I used it a few times to get my line out from around the rudder. If you are looking for a new paddle I would highly recommend this paddle.

Was shipped wrong paddle, but one email to ACK fixed that. Paddle works well for the price. If you paddle a lot spend the extra bucks and get one of BBs lighter paddles.

Great paddle. lightweight and tracks my yak quickly. First time out I paddled for about 5 hrs. After about the 1st hour, you can really tell the difference between this paddle and other aluminum paddles I own. The ruler on the shaft and the hook notch on the paddle blade are nice touches. Before I could even wonder when I was going to receive the paddle, it was sitting at my front door. ACK really ships fast. Great experience, will do business again.

This is my second Bending Branch paddle, great paddles. Always great service from ACK.

Purchased this paddle to go along with my Old Town MX predator kayak. Awesome paddle.

I bought this paddle after a little bit of research and hype on this and that. I'm not all that knowledgable on paddles but I do know this one was extremely light and sturdy. It more than meets my expectations.

Awesome paddle! I like the weight, speed and paddle design. I even retrieved several lost hooks, bobbers and jigs snagged in trees along the bank on my first trip out :)

I am very pleased with this paddle. I have only used it about 3 hours. It is sturdy and lightweight. I bought the orange for the visibility. I like it better than the Carlisle Magic Plus it replaces. It is a little lighter but the ferrule seems stronger and has less play. The blades cut the water cleanly and with less noise.

Great paddle, sturdy built, fits together nicely with no slack. I got the 240 cm for my Cuda 12 and it fits me (6'4) and boat perfectly.

I was a little worried about this paddle to be honest just because I bought into a lot of the hype about choosing the best paddle. I ended up with this one and am very happy. I use it often and it does everything I need it to do with ease. If you are just getting into kayak fishing you will not be unhappy with this paddle.

Nice and lite,does the job fine.

Good paddle, well made, sturdy, nice fit and finish. The measuring tape is encapsulated into the finish of the handle and should last as long as the paddle does. Used it a few time now and love it. Good balance between price and performance with the measurement and lure retreival features being icing on the cake.

I have the 240 and use it on my ride 135. I really like this paddle a lot. I do not agree with other reviewers on this being a light paddle. But, on the other hand, it is not heavy. The 'angler' features are definitely useful, but, more importantly, it is a great paddling paddle. It fits together perfectly, with no wobble at all- -almost feels like a one-piece when connected. This is an excellent paddle overall. I am still hoping to get a Werner Camano someday, but this fits my needs for now. The first weekend out with this paddle, the winds kicked up on the Chesapeake bay where I was out fishing by a bridge and I had to paddle out in up to 25+ winds and up to 3' waves. I was very happy with how this paddle propelled me through the chop in relation to the amount of muscle I had to put into it. The reasons this does not get 5 stars: It needs grips; the shaft is slippery when it gets wet or after handling a fish; the ferrule almost fits perfectly, but not quite--it takes a little work to get it to pop out into place.

I have creek fished my Native Ultimate 12 for years with a Carlisle Daytripper, but I decided that this Fathers Day I would up grade to a better paddle, so I had my wife get me the Angler Classic and I have to say I have been a little disappointed. I like the ruler on the shaft , that is what sold me, but I cant say that I see a $100 difference in the weight and performance of it against the $50 Daytripper.

This paddle is everything I thought it be. Lighter than my aluminum paddles and the measuring tape on the shaft is really handy. I haven't used the hook retrieval notch yet but overall I am very satisfied with this paddle.

Just got mine last week with my new Ocean Kayak Trident 13 and simply put... Great paddle all around!

Nice upgrade from my BB Sunrise fiberglass. Paddle with it all day without any problems.

Nice and light, hook keeper comes in handy.

Great paddle. ACK does a good job of providing kayak equipment and service.

240cm fits BPS FS10 Ascend. Paddle grips well in hand, and breaks down for easy storage. The 2 pieces fit together well. Very Happy.

Excellent paddle; lightweight with several nice features. The hook retrieval slot and tape measure markings on the shaft are convenient. The 240 cm length works great from the high seat in a Cuda. Paddles like a one piece paddle. Super value for a paddle of this quality, and awesome shipping time by ACK!

Really nice paddle! Goes together in the middle nice and tight which makes for a solid paddle.

Feels good, works very well for my needs. Fits well in your hands

Great paddle and only a few ounces heavier in weight but much lighter in cash than the carbon models - love it.

Great product, and great service from the company.

Just picked up a Jackson Coosa from a friend and needed a paddle so I could hit the water. I had heard great things about the Bending Branches paddle and since I was going to use it for fishing, I figured the Angler model would be perfect. I couldnt be more happy. This paddle is nice and light in the hand and easy to paddle all day. I like the fact that is breaks down for storage and transportation. I have already recommended it to a couple of friends. I would definitely buy this paddle again.

Fantastic paddle, very light, love the 2 piece design and super solid when connected into 1 piece. I've been enjoying paddling so much that I haven't gone fishing yet and didn't use the hook/ line retriever or measure unit to record the woppers I'll be pullin in in the future! I gave a 4 stare because I'm a "little" concerned about paddle strenghth but most of that is due to my inexperience and knowlege of other paddles, but I've been hittin it hard and have had nothin but smiles!

Excellent paddle, 240 cm version with OK Trident 11 Angler has made an excellent combination. Have used the ruler on the paddle multiple times. The paddle fits together nicely and is easy to disassemble. Will buy again.

Super light. The 240cm size is perfect for my WS Ride 135. Excellent paddle.

Awesome paddle, perfect for my fishing needs and its made in the USA

Great paddle for the money. Very happy with this purchase.

I give this paddle a 4* rating. Well made, light weight, priced right. The only reason I didnt give it a 5* is I wish the shaft had a cushioned grip, it does get slick when wet. Ill add some foam tape to correct that.

A nice paddle. Light, strong, easy to take down and store. I'm no paddle expert, but it's a lot better than the equally priced paddles at the big sports stores.

Great paddle for the price, it performs as I expected, love the measuring tape on the paddle.

Nice paddle I would recommend to anyone who wants a nice fishing paddle

Can't recommend this one. Good weight and price is right but mine chipped the first time out on a float trip. Can't see it lasting through the summer. You get what you pay for in a paddle.

Bought for my husband. He loves loves loves the built in measuring tape. I used it this weekend and the paddle is a little wider than mine. I like that. My hands don't have to close as much to grip it. With a little arthritis in my joints a less closed grip is a nice added bonus.

Light weight, strong, good value. Quiet paddling. Hook/lure retriever works! ACK customer support the best, shipping very fast.

Have nothing but great feedback on this paddle. I'm new to the kayak fishing scene and wanted a good paddle but without breaking my bank. Actually used the hook retrieval on the paddle when my dads lure got hung up on a dock. Light weight, durable, and looks great. O and the shipping was extremely fast. Thank you AK

do not think you can buy a better paddle for fishing in this price range, economical, light weight, and durable what else could you ask for

Awesome paddle. The blades really gave me more power than the Werner Skagit I was using. I also love the glassed in measuring tape. It makes it easy to get a quick idea if I have a keeper or not.

This paddle is great. Its light and really grabs the water. I have already used the hook retrieval notch and it works ike a charm. If your looking for a paddle priced in the mid-range, this it. This thing feels like a 300 hundred dollar paddle.

Splendid instrument .

Very pleased

cuts through water like a knife through butter. Had to use the hook retriever a couple times. Its a decent feature for the yak fisher!!

Excellent, lightweight, comfortable paddle.

Great paddle, just a little more surface are would suit my style better, but very smooth to use.

Excellent paddle. Nice weight and the scale on the shaft eliminates the need to carry additional equipment on the yak. I'm not sure the hook remover feature is really practical but it might be nice for removing a shark or a ray.

nice paddle, easy to use , produces good strong strokes.

Good paddle, comfortable and dry.

I'm inexperienced, but I really love this paddle, it finds an excellent neutral, and seems to hold itself in my hands, very comfortable.

Nice paddle, light and well designed. Only wish the blades were slightly bigger. Highly recommended.

Excellent paddle upgraded from a used aluminum jobber, this thing is vastly superior feels a little lighter but so much stiffer in the water.

Great angling paddle for the money! Has a good bite to it but it's not a plank, very easy to paddle and the ruler and hook removal features are very useful! get a pair of yak grips and you have an excellent all around paddle!

Still a little to thick and heavy.Should of invested on a more expensive paddle.

light , quick, and fast really fast i i love mine and it is very tough built, i needed it to long stick in shallow water and it got us home.

Great paddle. Extremely light and easy to use. I haven't used the fishlure remover yet but it seems like it could work well.

I bought these paddles for a Tarpon 140. The Bending Branches Slice Glass Angler Paddles provides more than enough power and speed and don't tire you out after 6 hours on the river. Nice addition to my kayak.

I am new to kayaks but not fishing from the water. As one that has thrown a cast or two into the trees, I know how frustrating it can be to retrieve the lure out of the tangled mess of the Florida mangroves. This paddle works as advertised. The ease of design is perfect to "dehook" the trees. Also a lightweight and powerful paddle. I would recommend this to any angler on a kayak.

The Bending Branches Slice Glass Angler Paddle is very light, durable, and comfortable. The appearance is great too. A high quality product!

This is an amazing paddle. If you have the cheap aluminum paddle that came with the boat you bought, do yourself a favor. This paddle reduces my hand fatigue and increases my speed on my 14 ft 36" wide Odyssey. GREAT paddle!!

This is a great paddle. I have used it once...to measure my first and only fish I've caught since purchasing my yak. It was an undersized speckled trout. Oh well, the paddle "measures" up just fine. Feels great in the hands and the bright orange blades add to the safety of visibility.

Great paddle for fishing... the ruler is great for making sure your fish are legal to keep...

As for a fisherman,I highly recommend this paddle. Light, strong and takes great pictures beside your fish!

I love this paddle, very lite and I can measure the fish with the built in ruler. It is also well balanced.

So far so good, had to paddle head on in a strong south wind. A little shorter than I had anticipated..but mu fault. Good paddle!

Sweet paddles! I purchased 2 sets of the 240cm models. Great design - 2 piece matching pair; so no bothersome wobble! Ruler on the shaft is great. The colors are awesome and bright for great on-the-water visiblility!! Light and easy to use. Bending Branches makes a great paddle! Great price too from ACK - I highly recommend them! ACK shipped them so fast & SAFE I thought I bought them in the store - what a great company! I will definitely be back! PS> Helpful if in the future ACK price tags were stuck on a removable tag ~ not on the paddle itself - had to use Goo-Off to get the sticky off the blade .... just a mere suggestion

I have been a paddle that looks just like this paddle, so when I received the Slice I was surprised at how much lighter it is. Ive had the paddle out 5 times about 25hrs and I am very happy with it the paddle has a very good entry and exit and it's stiff feels more like carbon than glass. I bought it because I wanted a durable paddle for rivers and was going to buy a carbon paddle for open water don't think I need the carbon now. I normally buy my stuff from local dealers but I have found a new friend in Austin C&K. Another thing I called BB as I had a couple of questions and was surprised that the phone was picked up by a real person that was very friendly and had the answers to all my questions, I felt like I was talking to one of the owners. The paddle looks great also. Mike

This paddle is excellent. It is so handy to use while fishing. It also is a durable and well-crafted tool that is wonderful to have.