Best Kayak Oars from Anglers POV

[Bmanbks]

Hello,
I haven’t gotten my first fishing kayak yet, but looking to go cheaper on it so I can invest more into the oar and PFD.
I really want to know fellow anglers take on best Oars, and also best bang for the buck options as well.

 

[fish hawk]

A good budget paddle is this one from academy https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors™-flare-kayak-paddle#repChildCatid=4068054 If you want to spend more you can get a bending branches or aqua bound which are both made by the same company,honestly I'd spend more on the kayak though.

 

[Railroader]

A carbon fiber paddle makes a BIG difference, but you would need to use a cheapo first to appreciate the difference.

They are pricey, but I have two that I bought used for about half price.

 

[Ruger#3]

Mine are bending branches, the next big debate you’ll encounter is whether to tether your paddle or not. Some folks feel it’s something to get tangled up in if you take a spill. I’m of the opposite camp. The few times I been baptized, hanging on to my tethered paddle has gotten me back to my boat and equipment in it. This is more of a factor in moving water.

 

[Ajohnson0587]

Bending branches! Buy once, Cry once!

 

[Railroader]

Mine are bending branches, the next big debate you’ll encounter is whether to tether your paddle or not. Some folks feel it’s something to get tangled up in if you take a spill. I’m of the opposite camp. The few times I been baptized, hanging on to my tethered paddle has gotten me back to my boat and equipment in it. This is more of a factor in moving water.

People who think you shouldn't tether a yak paddle have never had one slide outta the boat and disappear....

 

[mdgreco191]

Bending branches has been good to me. Leash it or lose it!

 

[Damidgede]

I have a aqua bound with posi lok - love it. Lost one last year in the river and replaced it with the same one.

 

[Phantoms]

I use a Bending Branches Angler Ace and love it. Has a notch in one paddle that can run down the line and untangle hung lures. I don't tether mine, but according to Bending Branches all their paddles float.