Robert Lester and his cousin, Braxton Mitchell, canoed almost 1,300 miles to raise awareness and inspire care for the Columbia River watershed in the northwestern US.
The kayak fishing industry has exploded over the past couple of decades. Anglers around the world have a wide variety of fishing kayak options to choose from at every price point.
There’s nothing like being on the water to enjoy nature, enjoy company, get some exercise or throw in a line. Know these basic paddling safety essentials so you can keep enjoying it your whole life.
Paddle and Portage is a media company with offices in Grand Marais and Ely, Minnesota—Boundary Waters country. And while the company is new (founded in January 2024), its owners bring decades of media experience and canoeing love to its audience.
You can make small modifications to your fishing kayak to customize your gear exactly the way that serves you best. Whether you’re new to kayak fishing or you’ve been on the water for many years now, we can always learn from each other.
A member of our ProStaff team, Luis Delgado discovered kayak fishing as a way to explore and fish in places he’d only dreamed of, even though his family faced financial hardships. Now, he’s been able to turn his passion into his job.
Canoe tripping offers incredible adventure, stunning scenery and an opportunity to face our own strengths, weaknesses and perspectives in ways not possible in our everyday lives. Here’s a collection of wonderful books about real-life canoeing adventures by the folks who lived them.
Bending Branches ProStaffer Drew Gregory is 2024’s Bassmaster Kayak Series Champion. Here’s his tournament set-up to give you ideas for your next tourney or simply for a productive fishing day on your local lake or river.
If you canoe camp in bear country—which includes much of North America and parts of Scandinavia—you need to understand and follow bear safety to protect you, your group and the local bear population.
Ozark Mountain Trading Company (OMTC) is a family-owned paddlesports retailer based in northern Arkansas that’s celebrating its 20th year in business in 2024.
When it comes time to introduce your kids to canoeing or kayaking, here are a few suggestions so your chosen destination goes toward a fun and memorable experience for everyone
What would you do if your inflatable fishing kayak popped a leak while you were out on the water? Bending Branches Pro Team member Chris Funk answers that question for us in a couple of recent videos.
Canoeists everywhere—especially wilderness canoeists—will appreciate reading Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters by Cary J. Griffith. It'll hit home, whether we’ve been anywhere near that type of event or not.
Pro Team member Moo “MooMoo” Lee has kayak fished on the ocean off the coast of California for over a decade. Here he shares valuable tips about swell and wind waves while fishing.
Canoe camping is a marvelous way to enjoy wilderness areas, rivers and parks. How can we help protect these areas from negative human impact for future generations of canoeists?
Bending Branches’ mission is to inspire meaningful outdoor experiences by offering premium products worth bragging about. Having an innovation mindset plays a vital role in carrying out that mission.
The Complete Paddler (TCP) has been North America’s largest paddlesports shop since 2005. Its Toronto headquarters is just minutes from Lake Ontario and just a couple of hours from some of Canada’s best canoeing destinations.
Bending Branches Ambassador Casey Ryan loves to kayak fish and loves to be with his dogs. It’s only natural that he brings his dogs along on his fishing kayak when he can. He has tips for you too, if you’d like to try to bring your 4-legged friend fishing.
If you’re new to canoeing, new to your area, or simply ready for a new adventure, there are several avenues you can explore to find the best canoe trip options close to you.
