Paddling Education

Kayak Fishing Round-Up: Our Best Gear Content

Kayak fishing gear: What do you need? What cool gadgets are out there that you never knew you needed? We gathered 22 of our best blogs in one place that are all about gear. You’re welcome!

The Most Frequently Asked Questions about Kayak Fishing

We love getting your questions about kayak fishing! Here are some of the most common we hear…

How to Repair a Wooden Canoe Paddle

Jason Eke, Canadian canoeist and filmmaker, shares his process for repairing a wooden canoe paddle so it looks and performs as good as new…

Ed Vater on Our “Black Pearl” All-Carbon Canoe Paddle

The lightest canoe paddles we make are the Black Pearl ST and Black Pearl 11—the straight and bent shaft versions of these all-carbon, sleek black paddles.

Top 10 Kayak Fishing Safety Tips

Kayak fishing is an amazing lifetime sport accessible to people of all ages and abilities. While it’s generally a very safe activity, here are a few things to keep in mind to be sure all your kayaking angling ventures end well.

Canoeing and Kayaking Safety Essentials

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.

Small Modifications Can Improve Your Kayak Fishing
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.
Canoe Camping: Bear Safety

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.

What If Your Inflatable Fishing Kayak Pops a Leak?
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.
Build a Paddling First Aid Kit
A well-stocked first aid kit is something you hope you won’t need on a paddle trip. But you’ll sure be glad to have one along if you do.
Kayak Fishing Safety on the Ocean: Swell and Wind
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.
Is Your Canoe Camping Environmentally Friendly?
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?
How to Kayak Fish with Your Pooch
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.
Proper Kayak Fishing Paddle Care & Storage
Your investment in a good kayak fishing paddle (or three) will last many years when you follow these easy and common-sense care tips.
Kayak Fishing & Photography Mixing: Interview with JD Desrosiers
Bending Branches ProStaff team member JD Desrosiers offered some of his time and expertise to tell us about his photography life and work. Our conversation with him will inspire anyone interested in combining kayak fishing (or any kind of paddling for that matter) and photography.
Gear List for Kayak Camping
Ever wonder what to bring along for a kayak fishing and camping trip? Bending Branches Regional Ambassador Moo Lee shares his gear list with us from a recent trip of his.
Kayaking for Seniors: Why To and How To
Kayaking and kayak fishing are ideal activities for older adults. Bending Branches ProStaff team member Bill Schultz is himself a senior and an avid kayak angler. He offers his best tips and tricks below.
How to Turn Your Kayak Fishing Trip into an Overnighter
Bending Branches Regional Ambassador Terrell Hester is a huge advocate of turning kayak fishing trips into overnight camping trips. Here are his best tips.
Our Readers’ Favorite Paddling Content of 2023
Thousands of you read our blog! We thought it’d be fun to highlight your favorite canoeing and kayak fishing content of 2023.
Kayak Bass Fishing Tournaments for Beginners
Kayak bass fishing tournaments are a great way for beginning kayak anglers to learn more about the sport of kayak fishing while getting in some friendly competition.
Ways to Pass On Kayak Fishing to Your Kids
Tyler Thiede is a Bending Branches Regional Ambassador from our home state of Wisconsin. He’s been an avid kayak angler for many years and now enjoys bringing his son Jackson along to fish too.