Bending Branches Angler Pro

Six consecutive wins as Angler Paddle of the Year, as voted by kayak anglers themselves, tells you something about how this paddle performs in the real world.

The Bending Branches Angler Pro is the paddle that competitive kayak anglers and Bending Branches' own pro team reach for when they want the best balance of weight savings and on-water performance. Compression moulded fibreglass blades keep the overall weight low while delivering a smooth, flutter-free forward stroke that holds up over long days on the water. The cross-dimensional fibre weave gives the blade a touch of forgiveness without sacrificing efficiency, and the 105 sq. in. blade size is large enough to move a fully rigged fishing kayak through wind and chop without feeling like work.

The 100% carbon shaft is where the Angler Pro separates itself from fibreglass shaft alternatives. Carbon is lighter, stiffer, and more responsive, and the ovalized grip zones make a real difference on extended paddles where blisters and fatigue tend to set in. The Versa-Lok ferrule system provides 15 cm of length adjustment and infinite feathering, with a carbon ferrule insert and corrosion-resistant hardware that holds its setting reliably through a full season of use.

A built-in 40-inch tape measure on the shaft handles on-the-spot catch verification. Hand-built in Osceola, Wisconsin by a team that fishes.

• Shaft: 100% carbon with ovalized grip zones
• Blade: Compression moulded fibreglass
• Blade size: 7.25 x 18 in. (105 sq. in. / 677.4 sq. cm)
• Weight: 30 oz. (850 g)
• Adjustment: Versa-Lok ferrule with 15 cm length adjustment
• Feathering: Infinite angle adjustment
• Carbon ferrule insert
• Built-in 40-inch measuring tape on shaft
• Hand-built in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA