Paddling Education

Bending Branches Pro Staffer Gene Jensen (aka The Flukemaster) offered some of his best kayak fishing safety tips during a live workshop event recently. We want to share them with you, too.

Kayak fishing continues to grow, especially in North America, but it’s also spreading to Europe and other parts of the world. Here, we address some of the top questions people ask about kayak fishing.

Our Rockgard® protection maintains the integrity of the paddle, seals the wood against moisture, and protects the most vulnerable areas—the tip and edges.

There are so many quality fishing kayaks on the market that it can be hard to nail down which is right for you, especially if you’re on a budget. We’ve collected some of the most popular of 2025 on one list as a great place for you to start.

To feather or not to feather…that’s a good question! And one we get a lot. So here’s a basic overview of kayak paddle feathering if you’re scratching your head over what it is and why it matters.

Kayak fishing is a relatively simple and inexpensive way for anglers to get on the water to access fish more easily than from shore. Some water environments are better than others when you begin your kayak fishing journey.

Many kayak anglers are surprised to realize how much of a difference a high-quality paddle makes over a cheaper model.

Bending Branches Regional Ambassador Cameron Smith uses both pedals and motors on his fishing kayaks. But he still knows the importance of having a reliable paddle.

Are you high-viz? If you’re not easy to see on the water when you’re kayak fishing, you’re compromising your safety.

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!

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

Have you considered abandoning the traditional boat-and-motor fishing life to opt-in to fishing from a kayak? If you have, you’re in good company.

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.

A Power-Pole anchoring system for your fishing kayak? Why not? Bending Branches ProStaffer Drew Gregory shows us how he rigged Power-Poles on one of his kayaks for shallow-water fishing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.