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Bending Branches’ Angler Classic vs. Angler Ace
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We’re often asked by our customers about the difference between our Angler Classic and Angler Ace kayak fishing paddles. These are both exceptional paddles, so let’s take a look at which paddle is best for you…
Angler Classic in Tidal Blue (photo courtesy of Headwaters Kayak)
Both the Classic and the Ace have been redesigned and improved for the 2023 fishing season. Here’s an overview of the features of each:
Bending Branches’ Angler Classic Kayak Fishing Paddle
Our Angler Classic is the best-selling kayak fishing paddle on the market. It features all the bells and whistles of our high-end paddles at a price anyone can afford.
Here’s what makes the Angler Classic so popular:
- Fiberglass-reinforced nylon blades, available in Tidal Blue or Electric Green
102.5 square inch blade surface area, a 10% increase in blade size from the previous model for better torque and control - Fiberglass shaft available in both snap-button and Versa-LokTM ferrule
- Snap-button ferrule available in lengths from 240-280 cm in 10 cm increments
- Versa-Lok ferrule available in lengths of 240-255 cm, 250-265 cm and 260-275 cm
- Hook retrieval system built into the left blade and 40-inch tape measure on the shaft
- 35 ounces (snap-button); 36.5 ounces (Versa-LokTM)
- $159.95 for the snap-button and $184.95 for the Versa-LokTM
Bending Branches’ Angler Ace Kayak Fishing Paddle
Our Angler Ace combines rock-solid durability with lightweight performance giving you the ultimate value in a kayak fishing paddle.
Here are the specs for the Angler Ace:
- Carbon-reinforced nylon blades, available in black
- 102.5 square inches of blade surface area
- 100% Carbon shaft available in both snap-button and Versa-LokTM ferrule
- Snap-button ferrule available in lengths from 240-280 cm in 10 cm increments
- Versa-Lok ferrule available in lengths of 240-255 cm, 250-265 cm and 260-275 cm
- Hook retrieval system built into the left blade and 40-inch tape measure on the shaft
- 31 ounces (snap-button); 32.5 ounces (Versa-LokTM)
- $224.95 for the snap-button and $249.95 for the Versa-LokTM
Bending Branches’ Angler Ace ready for action (photo courtesy of @flbasspaddler)
What’s the Difference?
As you can see by comparing these lists, the main difference between the Classic and the Ace is the materials we use to build them.
We use carbon in the Ace versus fiberglass in the Classic. Carbon adds to the price tag but means a significantly lighter paddle. You’ll notice that difference when you’re on the water for hours at a time, if you paddle long distances to reach your fishing spot and if you fish multiple days in a row.
The only other difference is the blade color options. With fiberglass (the Classic) we have the option to offer rich, high-viz colors. With carbon (the Ace), our option is black.
Both paddles are made with the same care by the same people in the same factory. They are both high-quality, high-performance paddles you’ll be proud to own and happy to use for all your kayak fishing adventures.
What other paddle questions do you have? Contact our Wisconsin-based Customer Service team today: 715-755-3405 • [email protected]
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