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As as serious tournament angler, I have four kayak paddles and the one I use the most when kayak fishing is the Angler Pro, it is the ultimate paddle for anglers. Other than the kayak itself and life jacket, your paddle is the next most important equipment for a serious angler.

Having a very large and heavy fishing kayak, I need all 104 square inches of paddle surface area to efficiently move my boat at a good speed with little effort. The T-700 Carbon shaft also helps shoulder and joint fatigue with it's light weight and subtle flex while paddling. The paddle itself is nearly indestructible and I've got no worries about it making it through any situation.

If you fish big lakes or large rivers with a lot of big boats, I really like the high visibility of the Sea Green color for safety. If stealth or looking tough is your thing, check out the Camo or RealTree Max 5 color schemes.

The Angler Ace Paddle from Bending Branches is a perfect paddle for a kayak angler who is ready to move up from their introductory paddle or who want to start off with a high caliber paddle designed for fishing kayaks. Mine is used primarily for a sit on top fishing kayak and because I'm a taller angler I use the 240-255 cm model. For an angler kayak which is not as sleek as a rec kayak, you want to have a paddle with more surface area to help move you through the water, this one has ample paddle size to get you moving.

All of the key features you want in a great angler paddle are here:
- Carbon shaft that provides the right flex to make paddle strokes easier and reduce stress on joints, lessening fatigue during a long day on the water.
- Lightweight (only 31 oz!), with tough carbon blades for durability for not only paddling but fending off rocks, trees or anything else in your way.
- Adjustable ferrule to choose different paddle angles as needed for any situation.
- Will float if you drop in the water until you can retrieve it, some metal shaft paddles are at risk of sinking.

If you are looking for a paddle that won't fail you under all kayak fishing situations, this is a great option and is made in the USA!