Which $100ish Paddle to Purchase - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SouthBay · 10-25-2015, 12:26 AM

I'm on a budget and need suggestions on which paddle to purchase. I'm new to this and don't have the intentions of spending $400 on a paddle. I've tried looking at used paddles and struck out. Now i'm looking at purchasing a new paddle. I'm thinking of a Bending Branches Angler Classic. Does anyone have opinions on the Seattle Sports Sea-Whisper Carbon Paddle? It's $50 cheaper than the BB Angler Classic. Thanks for your opinions.

tacmik · 10-25-2015, 05:09 AM

Head down to OEX on mission Bay. Check out their paddles and get their recommendation.

ctfphoto · 10-25-2015, 07:46 AM

Aqua-Bend ..... super, duper awesome warranty

Aznronin · 10-25-2015, 08:25 AM

Spend just about $80-100 more and get a Werner camano. It will last you a lifetime. Best paddle out there for overall paddling

SouthBay · 10-25-2015, 10:34 AM

Well, after spending countless hours researching (till 1 am last night), I think I'm heading over to OEX in Mission Bay to purchase an Aquabound Manta Ray (Due to my sit on top larger kayak). Their prices are the same as other online vendors. I'd also rather let my money remain in SD. Thanks tacmik and ctfphoto for the recommendations. Unfortunately Aznronin, Werner is still out of my price range. I'm going to spend the price difference on a PFD. I hope I don't regret it.

FISH11 · 10-25-2015, 10:41 AM

I you are on a budget but want a good carbon shaft paddle get the Tybee Hooked or this Skagit paddle. Here is a link for OEX. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-skagit-paddle

Dave Legacy · 10-25-2015, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISH11

I you are on a budget but want a good carbon shaft paddle get the Tybee Hooked or this Skagit paddle. Here is a link for OEX. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-skagit-paddle

This was going to be my recommendation. The ferrule system is excellent and it feels like a great paddle for the money.

10-25-2015, 12:26 AM	#1
SouthBay Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 6	Which $100ish Paddle to Purchase I'm on a budget and need suggestions on which paddle to purchase. I'm new to this and don't have the intentions of spending $400 on a paddle. I've tried looking at used paddles and struck out. Now i'm looking at purchasing a new paddle. I'm thinking of a Bending Branches Angler Classic. Does anyone have opinions on the Seattle Sports Sea-Whisper Carbon Paddle? It's $50 cheaper than the BB Angler Classic. Thanks for your opinions.

10-25-2015, 05:09 AM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Head down to OEX on mission Bay. Check out their paddles and get their recommendation. __________________

10-25-2015, 10:41 AM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,633	I you are on a budget but want a good carbon shaft paddle get the Tybee Hooked or this Skagit paddle. Here is a link for OEX. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-skagit-paddle __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-25-2015, 07:46 AM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Aqua-Bend ..... super, duper awesome warranty

10-25-2015, 08:25 AM	#4
Aznronin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sfv Posts: 147	Spend just about $80-100 more and get a Werner camano. It will last you a lifetime. Best paddle out there for overall paddling

10-25-2015, 10:34 AM	#5
SouthBay Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 6	Well, after spending countless hours researching (till 1 am last night), I think I'm heading over to OEX in Mission Bay to purchase an Aquabound Manta Ray (Due to my sit on top larger kayak). Their prices are the same as other online vendors. I'd also rather let my money remain in SD. Thanks tacmik and ctfphoto for the recommendations. Unfortunately Aznronin, Werner is still out of my price range. I'm going to spend the price difference on a PFD. I hope I don't regret it.