New kayak paddle really worth it? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

InfidelYak · 09-07-2016, 07:16 PM

Anyone have a specific paddle they recommend? Did it really make a difference? I've only had one paddle and it's the one I currently use i just don't see a paddle being light enough to actually make a difference or not. So if you have experience in changing and upgrading your paddles, please share. Thanks!

InfidelYak · 09-07-2016, 07:17 PM

Btw im currently fishing from a Jackson Cuda 14, so my buddies are doing circles around me in their Hobies lol

FISH11 · 09-07-2016, 08:55 PM

A light weight carbon fiber shaft with fiberglass blades, makes big difference after hours of paddling. If your friends on Hobies are easily beating you, it's not the kayak they use, but that you need to put in more time on the water to get your arms, shoulders and back in better shape. Then you won't have much problem staying with them and even beating some of them.

MrPatrick · 09-07-2016, 10:24 PM

By all means, go light. It makes a world of difference.

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jorluivil · 09-07-2016, 10:44 PM

I've fished off of Hobie kayaks for several years now so a high quality paddle isn't as important but when I had a paddle kayak I noticed a huge difference between a bargain box paddle and a carbon fiber paddle. If/when you decide to upgrade I'm almost certain that you will also notice a huge difference.

King Saba · 09-08-2016, 12:23 AM

What everyone else said. Try getting the lightest paddle you can afford. If you're thinking that a couple of ounces won't make a big difference in how long you can paddle you will be sorely mistaken.

InfidelYak · 09-08-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

What everyone else said. Try getting the lightest paddle you can afford. If you're thinking that a couple of ounces won't make a big difference in how long you can paddle you will be sorely mistaken.

That's actually exactly what I was thinking lol thanks for the advice gentleman, I'll definitley start looking into a lighter padde 👍

taggermike · 09-08-2016, 09:09 AM

I look at paddle yakking as being similar to distance running in some ways. After the first miles you may not appreciate a light high quality pair of shoes. But after miles and hours you definitely will. Same with paddles. It can take a long paddling session to show the superiority of a light CF paddle.
It's hard to describe well, but super light and stiff CF paddle have certain "feel" that you don't get with other paddles. Im using a Werner bent shaft CF paddle and is great. Mike

bwana · 09-08-2016, 01:12 PM

Over 10 years ago, after a long day on the water I hear water sloshing around inside my paddle shaft.

Purchased a Werner Kalliste the next day. What a difference a quality paddle makes.

YakDout · 09-08-2016, 08:15 PM

Does grizzly adams have a beard.

09-07-2016, 07:16 PM	#1
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	New kayak paddle really worth it? Anyone have a specific paddle they recommend? Did it really make a difference? I've only had one paddle and it's the one I currently use i just don't see a paddle being light enough to actually make a difference or not. So if you have experience in changing and upgrading your paddles, please share. Thanks!

09-07-2016, 08:55 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	A light weight carbon fiber shaft with fiberglass blades, makes big difference after hours of paddling. If your friends on Hobies are easily beating you, it's not the kayak they use, but that you need to put in more time on the water to get your arms, shoulders and back in better shape. Then you won't have much problem staying with them and even beating some of them. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

09-07-2016, 10:44 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I've fished off of Hobie kayaks for several years now so a high quality paddle isn't as important but when I had a paddle kayak I noticed a huge difference between a bargain box paddle and a carbon fiber paddle. If/when you decide to upgrade I'm almost certain that you will also notice a huge difference. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

09-08-2016, 01:12 PM	#9
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	Kalliste Over 10 years ago, after a long day on the water I hear water sloshing around inside my paddle shaft. Purchased a Werner Kalliste the next day. What a difference a quality paddle makes.

09-07-2016, 07:17 PM	#2
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	Btw im currently fishing from a Jackson Cuda 14, so my buddies are doing circles around me in their Hobies lol

09-07-2016, 10:24 PM	#4
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	By all means, go light. It makes a world of difference. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

09-08-2016, 12:23 AM	#6
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	What everyone else said. Try getting the lightest paddle you can afford. If you're thinking that a couple of ounces won't make a big difference in how long you can paddle you will be sorely mistaken.

09-08-2016, 09:09 AM	#8
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I look at paddle yakking as being similar to distance running in some ways. After the first miles you may not appreciate a light high quality pair of shoes. But after miles and hours you definitely will. Same with paddles. It can take a long paddling session to show the superiority of a light CF paddle. It's hard to describe well, but super light and stiff CF paddle have certain "feel" that you don't get with other paddles. Im using a Werner bent shaft CF paddle and is great. Mike

09-08-2016, 08:15 PM	#10
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Does grizzly adams have a beard.