Paddling Education

Bending Branches’ ProStaffer, Chris Funk, fills us in on one of the most important gear items you need to keep in your fishing kayak—a First Aid kit.

Chad Hoover, Kayak Bass Fishing host and Bending Branches ProStaffer, shares his heart in this short video about why kayak fishing is so special.

As the weather cools down going into fall and then winter, the water temperatures drop, too. There are important safety considerations when you kayak fish in the winter.

Fall fishing in Tennessee is not only beautiful, but it's exciting! Early October in the south means cooler mornings, and leaves that are just starting to turn beautiful hues of gold and crimson. Early autumn also signals the time when...

Many anglers love the option of being able to fish out of their kayak from either a sitting or standing position. If standing is new to you, ProStaffers Gene Jensen and Chad Hoover have some tips in these videos…

Bending Branches offers two different ferrule systems for many of our kayak fishing and recreational kayak paddles. We’ll compare them here, but first…

We’re often asked by our customers about the difference between our Angler Classic and Angler Ace kayak fishing paddles. These are both exceptional paddles, so let’s take a look at which paddle is best for you…

After you have found the right kayak for yourself, the second most important decision for beginners of kayak fishing is: what is the right paddle for me?

Bending Branches’ Angler Classic offers the best features of our high-end fishing paddles, but does so at a price even the most budget-conscious angler will love.

So you’re a kayak angler who wants to get into the tournament scene. Here’s how to get started, with Kayak Bassin’s Chad Hoover…

 

Tips for Kayaking with Low Blood Sugar and Why Eating Right is Important

Our friends at YakAngler give us a few tips on how to minimize the risks and land those big fish safely from your kayak…

In this video, Gene Jensen shows us his favorite way to set up his kayak for bass fishing…

With limited space on your kayak, the bottom line is you want to bring the gear that helps you catch fish…

I’ve been kayak fishing for the last 6 years.  I came from the bass boat tournament scene and due to personal circumstances, I was forced to sell my boat.  I wasn’t going to go back to “bank fishing” so I decided to keep some money from the sale of my boat to buy a couple of kayaks.  It was “love at first paddle”!

Wisconsin Hero Outdoors serves Wisconsin military veterans, first responders and their families by connecting them to the outdoors and outdoor activities…

Knot Right Kayak Fishing follows Chad Hoover on backwoods adventures to waters where power boats can’t reach, along with tips and tricks for you…

Yak Motley brings us five things you should probably never do in a kayak—specifically when fishing from a kayak in the ocean…

Chad and Kristie Hoover let us in on their #1 gear pick to reduce your frustration when kayak fishing…

One of my favorite rivers to fish is the Llano River. I have paddled and fished several different sections, with my primary destination being the South Llano River near Junction, Texas. For this trip, I decided to try out a new location where the James River and Llano River become one.

What happens when a group of pro anglers hits the Lower Florida Keys for some kayak fishing? Find out in this video…