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Unquestionably, any and every legal advantage available to catch more fish is every kayak angler’s ambition! Fortunately, kayak fishing is a more “visual spotting” sport. Paddling a kayak silently through the shallows gets you in close to observe your prey. The closer you get, the more opportunities you are provided to catch more fish.

Recently, kayak fishing has exploded into the paddle sports market. Anglers and kayak sportsmen joined forces to combine the best of both worlds. Today, kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports. With the advent of inexpensive and lightweight fishing kayaks, a new paddle sports niche was created overnight. Kayak sportsmen are demanding gear and accessories reflective of their specific needs. The kayak fishing community is challenging the fishing gear and paddle sport manufacturers to step up their innovations.

Kayak fishing hand paddles evolved onto the scene to solve a major problem for kayak fishermen. Known as the “kayak angler’s dilemma,” how do you paddle and fish while on a kayak? With only two hands, how do you hold your fishing rod and maneuver your kayak? It takes two hands to use a kayak paddle, and one to hold your fishing pole. Simple math says…something has to be set down.

“Catch more fish” is every anglers mantra! The kayak fisherman has the distinctive advantage of getting up close and personal with their quarry. Having the ability to glide through just inches of water, kayak fishermen must exercise caution or risk spooking their prey while flailing seven foot kayak paddles. Yes, the fish can see you! Stealthy paddling is a major skill in providing tangible results in catching more fish.

Simply break out your compact, lightweight, kayak fishing hand paddle. Stow that unwieldy seven foot kayak paddle. Now you can stealthily maneuver your kayak with one hand while continuing to fish with the other. Silently sneak in and catch more fish!

Kayak anglers rely upon first hand knowledge, years of instinct and mind boggling multitudes of fishing tackle and gear. Luck, whether you subscribe to that notion or not, is generally the common thread that ultimately bonds the angler to the fish, and eventually to the “fish tales.”

Every angler’s ambition is to invest in the most advantageous fishing equipment. Kayak fishermen spend crazy money annually in that pursuit. They continuously seek the latest and greatest gear and accessories. While trying to minimize the luck factor, kayak anglers want high performance fishing equipment to increase their probability of catching more fish. Who wants to hear that you were just lucky, when you skillfully landed that trophy fish! Placing emphasis on talent, intuition and having the best available kayak fishing equipment is tantamount to future angling success.

Optimize your kayak fishing experience by taking advantage of all available opportunities. Kayak fishing hand paddles provide a stealthy, one-handed paddling approach, allowing you to keep fishing and ultimately, to catch more fish.

Paddle one handed, chase stealthily…keep fishing! Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles!

Ed Halm is a retired U.S. Navy survival instructor. He is also an avid outdoor sportsman, kayak eco-tour guide and owner of Backwater Paddle Company, a paddle sports business located in Central Florida. To see the latest developments in paddle innovation, or share your questions or ideas, visit with Ed at http://www.backwaterpaddles.com anytime!

Since the inception of kayak fishing hand paddles, paddle sportsmen have used these innovative paddles to actively pursuit other kayak related hobbies, interests and adventures. Providing a simple one-handed paddle operation while maintaining stealth, any paddle sportsmen will soon find these hand paddles beneficial to their next paddling experience.

We all know the performance benefits kayak fishing hand paddles have brought to the kayak angling community. Yes, you can finally “paddle and fish” together! No more trying to hold onto your fishing rod and perform a one-handed flail with a seven foot kayak paddle. Now you can silently move your boat a few yards without spooking your prey. Paddle stealthily, catch more fish!

But what else can the local kayak sportsman do with kayak fishing hand paddles? One-handed stealth maneuvering is obviously the biggest benefit provided by these hand paddles. However, they are not just for the “kayak fishing” community only. Simple and stealthy paddling tactics can be applied to many other paddle sporting activities.

Kayak photography. Have you ever tried to photograph nature from water borne platforms? Kayaks provide the unique opportunity to get in and up close to wildlife in many aquatic ecosystems. Requiring only three to four inches of water to navigate, kayaks can stealthily put you closer to your photographic opportunities than you can imagine. Having wildlife only yards away, comfortable in their environment, makes for awesome pictures.

Shooting photos from a boat is always a challenge. Water being a fluid environment, it creates its own dynamic problems. Throw in a breeze, wind or current and now you have another factor involved in trying to capture the perfect shot. Is wildlife on the move? Just another variable to contend with.

Now try paddling your kayak, while holding your camera on target. To make those minor current or wind corrections, you will find that you have to put down your camera to paddle your boat. Basically, it takes two hands to manipulate a seven foot kayak paddle. You cannot possibly hold your camera steady, paddle your boat and set up for the perfect shot.

Generally the closer you can get to the photo opportunity, the better the picture. Flailing a seven foot kayak paddle while trying to capture the moment will generally cost you the shot. What wildlife is going to hang around as you try to approach with kayak paddles flying? Do you think you are being very stealthy?

Wildlife photography requires an element of knowledge, patience and stealth. You have to be able to identify and understand how wildlife acts in their natural surroundings. Understanding the basic characteristics of your target allows you the patience to study their habitat and identify photo opportunities. Of course, getting the best shot always requires stealth.

Stow that unwieldy seven foot kayak paddle. Place a light weight kayak fishing hand move paddle between your legs. When it is time to follow your wildlife or move closer, simply grab your kayak fishing hand paddle. With a few crafty strokes, you can stealthily maneuver your kayak within photographic range without spooking the wildlife. Get up close and personal for the perfect wildlife photograph!

Yes, you can “paddle and photograph” together with kayak fishing hand paddles. Who would of thought? Paddle on!

Ed Halm is a retired U.S. Navy survival instructor. He is also an avid outdoor sportsman, kayak eco-tour guide and owner of Backwater Paddle Company, a paddle sports business located in Central Florida. To see the latest developments in paddle innovation, or share your questions or ideas, visit with Ed at http://www.backwaterpaddles.com anytime!

Have you ever tried holding a fishing pole, gun or camera and paddle your kayak a few yards? It is a very complicated effort. Try to fish, hunt, or photograph while paddling a kayak at the same time! You have to put something down to do the other!

“It was a fishing comedy on water.” I mused from afar. Jim was on the salt water flats flailing a seven foot kayak paddle. He was trying to hold onto an eight foot fishing pole while chasing a redfish through the mangroves. I thought to myself, “He needs another hand to juggle that kayak paddle and hold his rod.”

Paddle or fish? Paddle or shoot? This is the kayak fisherman’s dilemma!

All kayak fishermen and sportsmen have experienced the difficulty of paddling your kayak and holding your fishing rod. No matter how you “fore arm wrestle” or “cross body flail” that seven foot kayak paddle, it still requires two hands.

The question baffling the kayak fishing community is how do you hold onto your eight foot fishing rod with one hand and stealthily paddle your kayak with the other?

“It became readily apparent that kayak fishermen and sportsmen did not realize there was a hand paddle being developed to make their next fishing experience more rewarding!”

This is when the Kayak Fishing Hand Paddle concept was born.

Kayak fishing hand paddles are the straightforward solution to the kayak angler and sportsmen’s dilemma. Yes, you can paddle and fish!

Below are the TOP TEN reasons why you need a Kayak Fishing Hand Paddle:

Reason #1. CATCH MORE FISH…that would be way too easy to put at #1!

Let’s list the TOP TEN reasons HOW the kayak fishing hand paddles will help you catch more fish and make your next kayak fishing expedition more rewarding.

1.Simple, one handed paddle operation. Stow away that 7 foot kayak paddle.

2.Keep fishing. Never put down your fishing pole.

3.Stealthy paddling. No flailing an awkward kayak paddle to scare away fish.

4.Short distance mobility. Why use a 7 foot kayak paddle to move a few yards?

5.Open water drift control. Steer & control drift with the fishing hand paddles.

6.Retrieving lines. Reach out and grab those mono filament and braided lines.

7.Grabbing onto structures. Use the hook to pull, attach, snatch, & drag anything.

8.Pushing off obstacles. Use the teeth for positive purchase while shoving off.

9.Small and lightweight. Weighing between 6-7 ounces vs. a 2-3 lb kayak paddle.

10.Backup emergency paddle. For who knows when?

“Having that kayak fishing hand paddle at my side and readily available was the difference between just good ole time fishing and an awesome kayak fishing experience!”

It works great for the kayak fishermen, sportsmen, photographers and enthusiasts who need an extra hand while practicing their paddle sport.

It is truly amazing how having that one paddle, a kayak fishing hand paddle, has made all the difference in stealthily moving your kayak without spooking your prey! Who would of thought?

Paddle one handed, chase stealthily…keep fishing! Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles!

Ed Halm is a retired U.S. Navy survival instructor. He is also an avid outdoor sportsman, kayak eco-tour guide and owner of Backwater Paddle Company, a paddle sports business located in central Florida. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, feel free to visit with Ed at http://www.backwaterpaddles.com anytime!

Kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports in the outdoor sporting and paddle sports markets. With this explosion of growth, came opportunity. Kayak fishermen are beginning to reap the benefits of new concepts and technologies in advancing their sport. Having said that, kayak anglers and sportsmen are clamoring for new equipment, paddle gear and accessories to stay ahead of their competition.

“It was a fishing comedy on water.” I mused from afar. Jim was in the salt water flats flailing a seven foot kayak paddle. He was trying to hold onto an eight foot fishing pole while chasing a redfish through the mangroves. I thought to myself, “He needs another hand to juggle that kayak paddle while holding his rod.”

Paddle or fish? All kayak fishermen have experienced the difficulty of paddling your kayak and holding your fishing rod. How do you hold onto your eight foot fishing rod with one hand and stealthily paddle your kayak with the other? No matter how you wrestle that seven foot kayak paddle, it requires two hands. Something has to be set down to do the other.

That is when the kayak fishing hand paddle design concept was born. They are a simple solution to a perplexing problem encountered while kayak fishing. Who would of thought?

It had been noted that intrepid kayak anglers and sportsmen could be found with the likes of ping pong paddles, Kadema paddles, and modified racquets silently navigating their kayaks while chasing fish. The principle concept of kayak fishing hand paddles were developed by the kayak angler and sportsmen to stealthily move their boat while continuing to fish.

Finally it was time to bring the kayak fishing hand paddle concept main stream. Today, these lightweight and ubiquitous paddles are transforming the kayak fishing sport.

Kayak fishing hand paddle designs evolved from experienced kayak anglers and sportsmen working closely with the paddle sports manufacturing community. Keeping the kayak fishing hand paddles fully functional was the primary interest. Providing a light weight, durable, short and floatable paddle was mandatory.

Paddle evolution has not come very far since the inception of paddle sports to the modern paddling masses. Paddle design has basically remained unchanged since the Inuit’s first stretched seal skins over wooden frames. The basic paddle blade concept has worked well until now. Nominal manufacturing and material changes resulting in preference of weight and durability reflect most purchasing decisions today. Kayak anglers have declared it is time to adapt and overcome the traditional barriers my friends!

Simply place one of these six ounce or seven ounce kayak fishing hand paddle between your legs or close by. Stow away that unwieldy seven foot kayak paddle. Grab your fishing rod. Now you can stealthily paddle and fish without spooking your prey.

There are a couple of marketable fishing hand paddles models accessible to the kayak anglers and sportsmen. After the first kayak fishing hand paddle prototypes were tested, it became apparent that having more functions would add to the benefit.

The hook and teeth blade designs became readily available and dominate the kayak fishing hand paddle market. Having a fishing hand paddle is awesome; having that ability to grab onto or push off any object with the hook and teeth is a bonus.

It works great for the kayak fishermen, sportsmen, photographers and enthusiasts who need an extra hand while practicing their paddle sport.

It is truly amazing how having that one paddle, a kayak fishing hand paddle, has made all the difference in stealthily moving your kayak without spooking your prey! Who would of thought?

Fish On!!

Ed Halm is a retired U.S. Navy survival instructor. He is also an avid outdoor sportsman, kayak eco-tour guide and owner of Backwater Paddle Company, a paddle sports business located in central Florida. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, feel free to visit with Ed at http://www.backwaterpaddles.com anytime!

Paddle sports, particularly kayak fishing, are the fastest growing water sport today. Kayaking, canoeing and rafting are now destination activities. With all the green and eco friendly activities available, paddle sports have dominated the outdoor adventure scene. Paddle sports are low impact on the environment, inexpensive, thrilling and always memorable.

Not to be left out, the fishing and sporting communities wanted in on this explosion. Kayakers, anglers and sportsmen merged concepts and technologies. Along with diversity came opportunity. New specialty equipment, gear and accessories evolved. Fishing kayaks and kayak fishing hand paddles evolved from this call to action.

With the rapid growth of paddle sports, there has been a definitive diversification of the sport into various disciplines. All the technological and manufacturing advancements have fueled the sudden increase in the sport. Kayak fisherman and kayak sportsman have recently dominated the growth in the paddle sports arena.

Kayak fishermen, also known as kayak anglers, and kayak sportsmen require specialty equipment, gear and accessories to effectively pursuit their sport. Their fishing kayaks and fishing hand paddles are specifically designed to accommodate their dynamic environments and distinctive sporting activities.

Kayak anglers and sportsmen have designed boats for easy access and mobility. Many facets of their kayak design reflect accoutrements that were found only on motorized fishing vessels. Today you can find rod holders, live wells, storage compartments, battery wells, fish finders, anchors, etc. If they can fit a specialty fishing accessory on a twelve to fourteen foot kayak, they will try to get it on there! They even have twin hulled, foot propelled and battery operated kayaks for the hard core anglers.

For ease of access and dismount, the anglers use a modified version of the sit on top kayak, or SOT. SOT’s were a natural conversion platform for kayak anglers. These boats are self bailing, meaning that any water that gets in the kayak will be drained away by gravity. Getting on and off is much easier than a sit in kayak. Turning or sliding around to access tackle or gear behind you is a much simpler evolution.

With this approach to fishing from kayaks, came another conundrum that caused problems in the kayak angling community. How do you paddle and fish at the same time? Think about it. Can you hold your fishing rod and a kayak paddle at the same time?

Paddling your kayak and fishing at the same time became a comedy on the water. It takes two hands to wrangle a seven foot kayak paddle, no matter how you hold it. Throw in a fishing pole, and you soon realize you need three hands!

Kayak fishing hand paddles evolved from pioneering anglers solving this problem with ping pong paddles, Kadema paddles, modified badminton racquets and the sort. They could hold onto their fishing rod and with the other hand paddle their boat stealthily toward their prey.

It soon became apparent that flailing a seven foot paddle is not conducive to shallow water, or skinny water fishing. The fish can see you! The best way to sneak up on your prey is to glide stealthily toward them. While holding your fishing rod, using a little six or seven ounce fishing hand paddle to propel your kayak, about 16″ long, is perfect for the task.

As you begin your foray into kayak fishing, do your research. Peruse the internet, talk to local anglers, visit local outfitters and try various kayak platforms and fishing hand paddles. That little effort will certainly make your fishing trip much more rewarding and memorable.

Fish on!!

Ed Halm is a retired U.S. Navy survival instructor. He is also an avid outdoorsman, kayak eco-tour guide and owner of Backwater Paddle Company, a paddles sports business located in central Florida. If you have any questions or comments, you can visit Ed at http://www.backwaterpaddles.com anytime.