Paddling Education

Bending Branches offers two different ferrule systems for many of our kayak fishing and recreational kayak paddles. We’ll compare them here, but first…

Whether you’re a recreational kayaker or a kayak angler, learn some basic paddle strokes and your time on the water will be more efficient and much more enjoyable.

Bending Branches’ ProStaffer, Chad Hoover of Kayak Bass Fishing, tells us his best tips for fishing big bodies of water. You don’t have to be intimidated by them…

Several of the anglers on our Bending Branches ProStaff team have YouTube channels focused on helping you

Sometimes it’s easier or just plain necessary to buy a paddle online instead of in a retail store. If that’s your situation, we have a few easy tips to size a canoe or kayak paddle from home.

It seems to be human nature to dream about canoeing or kayaking in far off, exotic places. Somehow we think it’s better than paddling the waters in our own backyard.

We’re dying to get out on the water after weeks of quarantine…but still want to practice safe social distancing. How do we do that?

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…

After you have found the right kayak for yourself, the second most important decision for beginners of kayak fishing is: what is the right paddle for me?

Of all the great ways to get active outside in these times of social distancing, canoeing and kayaking are a couple of the best! Here’s why…

 

Here we bring you the final installment of Jason Eke’s video series on how to build your own wooden kayak…

 

Bending Branches’ Angler Classic offers the best features of our high-end fishing paddles, but does so at a price even the most budget-conscious angler will love.

Piragis Northwoods Company is a well-known fixture in Ely, Minnesota—one of the main gateways to the Boundary Waters. This family-owned business has been an outdoor retailer and canoe outfitter since 1979…

So you’re a kayak angler who wants to get into the tournament scene. Here’s how to get started, with Kayak Bassin’s Chad Hoover…

 

Rock Island State Park, located in Warren County in Tennessee, is an 883-acre park located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. The immense beauty of the park includes the Caney Fork Gorge that sits stoically below the Great Falls Dam.

Kayak Gozo brings their guests on kayak tours around the sunny Mediterranean islands of Gozo and Comino, part of the Maltese archipelago. Co-owners Chris and Kristie tell us about their touring business…

The Calverley/Arnold family of Maine has been canoeing the Allagash Waterway for 50 years. Daughter, Alison, tells us their story…

 

Here’s Part 3 of Jason Eke’s video series on how to build your own wooden kayak…

Jason Eke of Trailguide Pictures walks us through the process of building your own stitch-and-glue wooden kayak in this second part of the 4-part series…

Tips for Kayaking with Low Blood Sugar and Why Eating Right is Important

Trailguide Pictures’ Jason Eke walks us through the process of building your own stitch-and-glue wooden kayak…