Lighter paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fish Taco · 05-19-2015, 08:58 AM

Back in 2011 when I bought my Stealth 14 from CJ at OEX Mission Bay, he sold me a Adventure Technology Exodus FishStix paddle (240 cm) and it was well worth the investment... I love it...

Rocketfish · 05-19-2015, 09:12 AM

wow guys. all these paddles you are referring to are in excess of $300 on average. that's how much my yak costs LOL. I know I know... If i'm going to be serious about yak fishing AND want to avoid injury, it's worth it. I AGREE.

Anyhow, my current yak is just a trial yak to see if I even like getting out on the water. the answer after a couple months is YES, so I'm saving up for a good yak with propulsion system, preferrably. if not, then one of these paddles for sure!

Amish Ed · 05-19-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocketfish

wow guys. all these paddles you are referring to are in excess of $300 on average. that's how much my yak costs LOL. I know I know... If i'm going to be serious about yak fishing AND want to avoid injury, it's worth it. I AGREE.

Anyhow, my current yak is just a trial yak to see if I even like getting out on the water. the answer after a couple months is YES, so I'm saving up for a good yak with propulsion system, preferrably. if not, then one of these paddles for sure!

Actually the Aquabound that Skrilla recommended is sub-$200. I use an Aquabound Sting Ray (carbon shaft, nylon blades) and have been for many years. Check them out here...http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...sories/paddles

cabojohn · 05-19-2015, 10:28 AM

Besides a good PFD and a comfy cozy seat...a carbon fiber paddle is the best coin you can spend. $.02

(copied from Onno's site)

Please humor me. Yes you can buy a plastic paddle for 40.00 or less. But. What if you could travel farther with less effort or paddle for even an extra 15 minutes just because your paddle boosted your efforts? What is that time worth to you? How about in your profession? The extra expense is made up fast.

Real world #s: 1stroke = L-R-L
40oz. plastic 25oz. ONNO Signature = 15oz. x 20 strokes per minute = 300oz. x 60 min. = 18,000oz.
That's 1125 pounds per hour you are swinging around needlessly. Hey, you just filled 22, fifty pound bags of sand with your hands on your leisure time. Or 1500 cokes.

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this is why carbon fiber is worth the $$.

Rocketfish · 05-19-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

Real world #s: 1stroke = L-R-L
40oz. plastic 25oz. ONNO Signature = 15oz. x 20 strokes per minute = 300oz. x 60 min. = 18,000oz.
That's 1125 pounds per hour you are swinging around needlessly. Hey, you just filled 22, fifty pound bags of sand with your hands on your leisure time. Or 1500 cokes.[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT]

very interesting and cool calculation. I appreciate quantifying how a lighter paddle will benefit you.

easyday · 05-19-2015, 10:20 PM

I love my adventure technology oracle angler. That paddle is designed for the kayak fishermen....

FlyFishinYakr · 05-20-2015, 06:05 PM

After joining this site I noticed a number of posts about sore wrists/arms/shoulders and the occasional injury. Well, along with my back injury I also suffer from DeQuervain's syndrome which is like tennis elbow but in the the tendon @ the top of the wrist. I suggest you research everything you can about "how to choose the right paddle".
Just my .02
FFY

05-19-2015, 08:58 AM	#1
Fish Taco Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 164	Back in 2011 when I bought my Stealth 14 from CJ at OEX Mission Bay, he sold me a Adventure Technology Exodus FishStix paddle (240 cm) and it was well worth the investment... I love it... __________________ - Ken Redondo Beach, CA 2011 Malibu Stealth 14

05-19-2015, 10:28 AM	#4
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	Besides a good PFD and a comfy cozy seat...a carbon fiber paddle is the best coin you can spend. $.02 (copied from Onno's site) Please humor me. Yes you can buy a plastic paddle for 40.00 or less. But. What if you could travel farther with less effort or paddle for even an extra 15 minutes just because your paddle boosted your efforts? What is that time worth to you? How about in your profession? The extra expense is made up fast. Real world #s: 1stroke = L-R-L 40oz. plastic 25oz. ONNO Signature = 15oz. x 20 strokes per minute = 300oz. x 60 min. = 18,000oz. That's 1125 pounds per hour you are swinging around needlessly. Hey, you just filled 22, fifty pound bags of sand with your hands on your leisure time. Or 1500 cokes. /\ this is why carbon fiber is worth the $$. Last edited by cabojohn; 05-19-2015 at 10:34 AM.

05-19-2015, 10:20 PM	#6
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I love my adventure technology oracle angler. That paddle is designed for the kayak fishermen.... __________________

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05-19-2015, 09:12 AM	#2
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	wow guys. all these paddles you are referring to are in excess of $300 on average. that's how much my yak costs LOL. I know I know... If i'm going to be serious about yak fishing AND want to avoid injury, it's worth it. I AGREE. Anyhow, my current yak is just a trial yak to see if I even like getting out on the water. the answer after a couple months is YES, so I'm saving up for a good yak with propulsion system, preferrably. if not, then one of these paddles for sure!

05-20-2015, 06:05 PM	#7
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	After joining this site I noticed a number of posts about sore wrists/arms/shoulders and the occasional injury. Well, along with my back injury I also suffer from DeQuervain's syndrome which is like tennis elbow but in the the tendon @ the top of the wrist. I suggest you research everything you can about "how to choose the right paddle". Just my .02 FFY