We’re very proud of the high-level kayak anglers and canoeists who are part of the Bending Branches National ProStaff team. These men and women add so much value to our brand, as we strive to add value to their pursuits on the water.
We’re honored to announce that our Angler Pro Posi-Lok kayak fishing paddle has received TWO industry awards for 2026: “Best Fishing Gear Accessory” by Kayak Angler Industry Awards and by Paddling Magazine Industry Awards.
What are the best features you want to look for when choosing a kayak fishing paddle? We give you a few must-haves along with a couple of bonus features to think about.
The most sustainable paddle is the one you won’t have to replace for a long time, not necessarily the one made with the “greenest” materials. So durability is very much key to sustainability.
Jennifer Schall is a member of our National ProStaff team. As one of the few female team members, we wanted to get her take on several kayak fishing topics as they might pertain to women.
Canoe and kayak paddles with dependable edge protection around the blades are more durable and last longer than paddles without. Bending Branches uses three different types of edge protection. Let’s explore them…
Our Lam-Lok™ edge protection is changing the landscape of composite canoe and kayak paddles. Its ability to defend against delamination, impact and abrasion will give you confidence in your paddle’s durability season after season.
For those of you who—like us here in Wisconsin—have a pretty long off-season from paddling, here are some simple, low-effort but highly-effective ways for recreational paddlers to stay fit during the off-season.
It’s the end of 2025 already, and we’re thankful for our thousands of new and continuing customers who visit our website and enjoy our paddles! For your reading pleasure, here’s our Top 10 List of your favorite content of 2025…
Luis Delgado is a member of our National ProStaff team and founder of Northfisherman, a content creation business. Here, we highlight a 3-part video series he recently published on his YouTube channel that’s centered on kayak fishing and camping in the southern US.
If you love to kayak fish alone often, or even occasionally, you must understand and practice these safety essentials. We want you to be able to enjoy this great sport for a lifetime!
Our paddles for canoeing, kayaking and kayak fishing are built to last for years, and have one of the lowest breakage rates in the industry. But occasionally, you’ll need to replace a part or find yourself in need of a repair.
Bending Branches Pro Team member Anderson Guedes kayak fishes in his native Brazil and produces video content sharing both the rewards and the dangers of the environment there.
Bending Branches Pro Staffer Gene Jensen (aka The Flukemaster) offered some of his best kayak fishing safety tips during a live workshop event recently. We want to share them with you, too.
Kayak fishing continues to grow, especially in North America, but it’s also spreading to Europe and other parts of the world. Here, we address some of the top questions people ask about kayak fishing.
Our Rockgard® protection maintains the integrity of the paddle, seals the wood against moisture, and protects the most vulnerable areas—the tip and edges.
