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Kayak fishing can be an addictive pastime. It sneaks up on you quietly, then completely hooks you. But getting there should be at least half the fun, and the Bending Branches Angler Classic Kayak Paddle is a first-class way to get there. A face-lift for the previous Slice Angler and a step-up from entry level paddles, the Angler Classic is slightly lighter, but with classic Branches strength and style. With features like a tape measure on the shaft and a hook retrieval built right into the blade, the benefits are more than efficiency and convenience. Bringing together classic Bending Branches quality and a new look, the Angler Classic looks good in all waters. It will help you bring your A-game to your new obsession. Enjoy having the right blade color for your trip. The Sage Green blade helps you sneak up on the fish, while the Autumn Orange blade is a bright option for any waters.
Hi-vis tape measure printed on the shaft in both inches and centimeters
Composite ferrule, two piece fiberglass shaft
0 and 60 degree left or right ferrule
Large, fiberglass reinforced blades in two color choices
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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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Q:
I have a Freedom Hawk Pathfinder 14 kayak. It has an elite angler seat and the seat sits up a little higher. I'm 5'10" and the kayak I think is 31-32" wide. What paddle length is recommended? 250 or 260? Is there a disadvantage of having too long of a paddle?
A:
We recommend a 240-250cm paddle given the specifications of the kayak and your height. If the paddle is too long is would be tougher to paddle because the blade would not entering the water on the right angle.
A:
I would recommend either a 240 or 250cm paddle. If you are going to be standing up, then I would definitely go with the 250. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
A:
Thank you for your question. If you paddle at a high angle on your fishing kayak you would want a paddle at 220cm. If you are paddling with a low angle you would want a paddle at 230cm.
Q:
Hello, I am looking to buy one of these paddles but not sure what width to get. I have a Hobie PA 14'. I figure it should be wider than what I use on a regular kayak. Any help would be great.
Thanks
A:
Hi, thanks for the question. There are several factors that will help allow you to fit a paddle to your size. Things to consider are the width of the kayak, is the kayak under 23" between 23"-28" or over 30'. The next factor is height of the paddler. you say you are 5'11". If your kayak is between 23"-28" and you are 5'11" you will want to use a 230cm paddle.
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There is not a handle extension available. However, we do have a wide variety of paddles that are popular for use in canoes as they come in longer lengths that you may consider. Check these out:
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/1287/Bending-Branches-Slice-Glass-Solo-Canoe-Paddle.html?k=solo%20canoe
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/1286/Bending-Branches-Impression-Solo-Canoe-Paddle.html?k=solo%20canoe
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/13391/Werner-Camano-Hooked-Fiberglass-Kayak-Paddle-Straight-Shaft.html?k=werner%20260
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/13389/Werner-Skagit-Hooked-Fiberglass-Kayak-Paddle-Straight-Shaft.html?k=werner%20260
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