Super User Choporoz Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 Does anyone here use a hand paddle? I'd never seen one before, but after coming across the Backwater version on line, I am wondering whether it'd be a nice option for small maneuvers while fishing. http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/products/backwater-paddles-assault-paddle Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 I fish from a canoe but this looks like a pretty sweet Idea for a kayak - I found this ~ A-Jay Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 I've heard of people using SUP paddles and stakeout poles before, even heard about some tour pros using stakeout poles in skinny water, but never heard of this. May have to look into it. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 In olden times, fishing from a small jon boat or canoe with a small paddle was called skulling, and the very short paddle was referred to as a skulling paddle. That plastic paddle is a high tech version of a skulling paddle Quote
Dogmatic Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I have one as an emergency backup, never really had to used it, but it worked well the one time I tried it out docking. It's small so it's easy to stow, but I wouldn't want to paddle any distance with it. I also have one that clips onto the end of my frabill net, much more useful. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 13, 2015 Super User Posted July 13, 2015 I had that very paddle...and it flew off the back of my truck one day Haven't bought another one, but it was very helpful in certain circumstances. I found it useful. But not so much so that I would buy another yet. Quote
Nelson Wormefeller Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 I use the mini paddle from Bass Pro shops. There great for ma king ltitle manouvers wit out ha Ving to usee 2 hands. . http://m.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Mini-Paddle-with-Logo/product/1303290621382/ Quote
Super User tomustang Posted July 14, 2015 Super User Posted July 14, 2015 The speaker duck looks awesome Quote
Rhino68W Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Seems like it'd be a nice defense again curious cottonmouths. 1 Quote
Big C Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Seems like it'd be a nice defense again curious cottonmouths. The best defense for snakes, is a good pair of running shoes. 2 Quote
desmobob Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I've heard of guys using ping pong paddles. Most of us old-time canoe fishermen have used ping-pong paddles for quick/easy maneuvering. Keep it on a lanyard hanging over the side.... Tight lines, Bob Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted July 20, 2015 Super User Posted July 20, 2015 Wow $30?! Noooope!! I'd rather just make one out of stainless sheet metal and a bike handlebar grip. Weld-seal the handle and it would float too. Definitely makes sense for quick corrections or cleaver-chops to encroaching boats/sasquatch/nagging wives. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 20, 2015 Author Super User Posted July 20, 2015 Bought it. Easily worth the $30 to me. Bought and used it.....except for 'transits' of more than about 10 yards at a time, I used it almost exclusively. Awesome tool and already wonder how I managed without it. I would like it just a little bit longer...since I have short arms, it is a little difficult to paddle both sides with one hand. Then again, much longer, and it would be unwieldy with one hand. I am just going to have to get longer arms. But I am very happy with this purchase. 1 Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 20, 2015 Super User Posted July 20, 2015 Bought it. Easily worth the $30 to me. Bought and used it.....except for 'transits' of more than about 10 yards at a time, I used it almost exclusively. Awesome tool and already wonder how I managed without it. I would like it just a little bit longer...since I have short arms, it is a little difficult to paddle both sides with one hand. Then again, much longer, and it would be unwieldy with one hand. I am just going to have to get longer arms. But I am very happy with this purchase.How much are longer arms? Where can I purchase? Quote
Dogmatic Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Buy it or not, they're easy to make and come in handy... Quote
bigfruits Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 the assault paddle is a little pricey but it is a great investment. I use it every trip mostly when I have one hand on the rod and I am trying to do minor corrections to kayak positioning. its also great for pushing off of things, anchoring to logs/structure above the water line, cutting bait on and dislodging shallow snags. Quote
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