Best fishing kayak paddle under $100

[EGbassing]

Looking to buy a fishing kayak in the future but I don't know anything about paddles. What's the best one I can get under $100, but preferably under $75?

[Smalls]

You won’t get a bent paddle for that. 

 

Dont skimp on your paddle, though. Slumping on the paddle for a kayak is like buying $50 tires for your truck. Take it from me, I paddle a barge of a kayak and I wish I would’ve spent more on my paddle. I’m upgrading asap. 

[EGbassing]

48 minutes ago, Smalls said:

You won’t get a bent paddle for that. 

 

Dont skimp on your paddle, though. Slumping on the paddle for a kayak is like buying $50 tires for your truck. Take it from me, I paddle a barge of a kayak and I wish I would’ve spent more on my paddle. I’m upgrading asap. 

Surely a $100 paddle is sufficient though. After all, it's a piece of metal. 

[Darren.]

If you are young, then a metal paddle may not matter  

 

In my late 30s/early 40s I used an aluminum paddle, but

upgrading to a carbon paddle was a wake-up call and SO

much easier on my arms.

 

You can snag a fiberglass paddle for $100-110 for around

your price range. Aquabound is what I have used for the

past, what, 10 years? I've lost count. It is there as a backup

in case my trolling motor goes out. i bought the Manta Ray.

 

https://aquabound.com/categories/kayak-paddles/recreational

 

This is just one brand and it has served me well. Plenty of 

others out there to try.

[Harold Scoggins]

Paddles come in different shaft lengths. (unless it's an adjustable) Wait until you know what kayak you're going to get so you'll know what length shaft you'll need. If I was you, I'd get the best paddle you can afford and preferably one with an adjustable shaft.

[Smalls]

3 hours ago, EGbassing said:

Surely a $100 paddle is sufficient though. After all, it's a piece of metal. 

Any paddle that isn’t broken will get you on the water. The lighter the better, though. You use it allllll day, remember. 

 

$100-120 will buy you a decent carbon paddle. Don’t buy metal. They’re heavy and get hot in the sun. 

 

I’m not sold on these $400 paddles, either. I’m cheap, and can’t ever see myself spending that much on a paddle. 

[EGbassing]

10 hours ago, Smalls said:

Any paddle that isn’t broken will get you on the water. The lighter the better, though. You use it allllll day, remember. 

 

$100-120 will buy you a decent carbon paddle. Don’t buy metal. They’re heavy and get hot in the sun. 

 

I’m not sold on these $400 paddles, either. I’m cheap, and can’t ever see myself spending that much on a paddle. 

Looks like you can get a carbon paddle for around $75 some places. Is material the only main thing that matters? It doesn't seem like the design would make a noticeable difference but I don't know anything about this, so...

[Smalls]

On 3/16/2019 at 8:18 AM, EGbassing said:

Looks like you can get a carbon paddle for around $75 some places. Is material the only main thing that matters? It doesn't seem like the design would make a noticeable difference but I don't know anything about this, so...

Weight, paddle style/size matters. In reality, you’re only saving a few ounces between paddles. But it help if you’re out on the water for extended trips. They also make larger paddles, supposed to be easier to paddle. I haven’t looked into them, or their benefits much. 

[Hawkeye21]

Here's a pretty good price for a good paddle.  ACK has discount codes too.

https://www.austinkayak.com/Carlisle-Predator-Fiberglass-Angler-Paddle/ACK17345P.html

[kjfishman]

Bass Pro Ascend Ascend Tournament Kayak Paddle is $79 fiberglass shaft not aluminum. Blades are sturdy.