New Hand Paddle Design
The Assault Hand Paddle will be made from plastic, increasing its durability and fear factor!!
The Assault Hand Paddle will be available Spring 2012, with a MSRP of $24.95
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All product reviews of our paddles are very much appreciated!! Backwater Paddle Company truly appreciates all the time and consideration that goes into product testing and reviews of our paddles.
Jamie Pistilli, pro kayak angler of the World Fishing Network (WFN), provided an awesome review of the Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles earlier this year.
Jamie Pistilli has been fishing the waters of North America and the Caribbean for over 20 years, and although he has caught everything from tarpon to sharks, his specialty is trophy musky and carp fishing. Jamie is the host of WFN’s new show, Big City Fishing which is coming out in June 2010. Jamie appeared on The New Fly Fisher and The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons and was featured on the award winning DVD Game ON a Kayak Fishing Movie. He has been featured in numerous fishing publications including the cover of Ontario Out Of Doors and is a regional editor for Kayak Angler Magazine. He’s also a member of the Ocean Kayak Pro Team, and an active advisor, guide and fishing consultant in Ottawa, Ontario.
Below is Jamie’s review of the Predator and Piranha hand Paddles:
http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/gear/reviews/piranha-kayak-fishing-hand-paddle-73063.aspx
http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/gear/reviews/predator-kayak-fishing-hand-paddle-72993.aspx
Thanks Jamie and the World Fishing Network for your continued support. Paddle on my friends!!
Backwater Paddle Company is proud to announce that Outdoor Specialty Innovations(OSI) will become the exclusive distibutor of Backwater Paddle Company paddle products throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Late October, OSI approached Backwater Paddle Company wanting to market, distribute and sell our legendary Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles.
Ron Basket, CEO and founder of Outdoor Innovations (OSI), a Nevada based company, is dedicated to the development and discovery of innovative products designed to ease and heighten the joy of the fishing experience. Ron has come up with answers to some of these perennial fishing frustrations with his own line of Easy2Hook non-threading loop tie fishing hooks and the company’s patented clip-on Bait Strap bait and attractant holder line of products.
Integrating the innovative paddle concepts of Backwater Paddle Company with Outdoor Specialty Innovations patented fishing tackle and accessories is a natural path for mutual growth and prosperity. Paddle sportsmen are clamouring for the latest and greatest gear, equipment and accessories. OSI has experience in outdoor marketing and sales, having attended the 2010 ICAST show in Las Vegas earlier this year. OSIs employment will launch Backwater Paddle Company into the paddle sports and fishing markets sooner and more efficiently.
Outdoor Specialty Innovations’ Easy2HookUSAs, non-threading loop tie line of fishing hooks, exemplifies how practical solutions solve the difficult and time consuming process of attaching your fishing line to an open eye and even more difficult, spade-end hook. But not anymore! OSI made it easy with the ultimate fishing hook you can attach to a line in five seconds!
Backwater Paddle Company’s Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles will continue to be manufactured and headquartered in Central Florida. Our regional sales force and company dealerships will continue to grow, working under the auspices of Outdoor Specialty Innovations.
Backwater Paddle Company’s future plastic and composite line of paddles are working their way through the designing and testing phase. In the works are another plastic/structural foam kayak fishing hand paddle, the Raptor Kayak paddle and the Havoc Canoe paddle, all reflecting Backwater Paddles patented “hook and teeth” blade designs.
Contact Outdoor Specialty Innovations at www.outdoorspecialtyinnovations.com for all your Backwater Paddle Company paddle requests and inventory. Outdoor Specialty Innovations Inc 800 North Rainbow Blvd Suite 208 Las Vegas NV 89107
Brad Wiegmann, outdoor writer, sportsman, photographer and professional fishing guide took the time to review our Piranha and Predator Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles.
Below is his review:
Nota, Nota, Nota going to do that again. I ended up the creek without a paddle. You think that’s funny don’t ya. Well, it’s not exactly what you think. See, I had my long 220 cm high-strength, air-grade 7075 T6 aluminum shaft with high impact ABS plastic blades, but the long, dangling vines and branches were making it impossible to use. So, I was literally up the creek without a paddle. At least one paddle that I could use to get around with and fish.
I am not the only kayak angler who faces this dilemma every time they go out fishing. The longer paddles of course are great for getting to where you are going to fish, but only seem to be in the way once you start fishing. That’s what Ed Halm, owner of Backwater Paddles discovered. His solution was to design a hand paddle that anglers could use to control their kayak while fishing. Interestingly, Halm not only designed and built one hand paddle, but two: Piranha and Predator. Both are designed for anglers when kayak fishing, but built different to accommodate what kayak the angler is fishing out of. The Piranha weighs 7-ounces with a blade size of 5” x 12” and total length of 19-inches. Piranha’s longer length makes it ideal for anglers fishing from sit-on-top kayaks. The Predator weighs 6-ounces with a blade size of 6” x 9” and total length of 15-inches. Predator’s shorter length makes it perfect for anglers fishing from sit-in kayaks. Both are waterproof and have a wooden blade and handle. Backwater Paddles (www.backwaterpaddles.com) are made in the U.S.A. and 100% guaranteed against breakage.
Nota, Nota, Nota going to do that again. I ended up the creek without a paddle. You think that’s funny don’t ya. Well, it’s not exactly what you think. See, I had my long 220 cm high-strength, air-grade 7075 T6 aluminum shaft with high impact ABS plastic blades, but the long, dangling vines and branches were making it impossible to use. So, I was literally up the creek without a paddle. At least one paddle that I could use to get around with and fish.
Brad checking out the Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles
I am not the only kayak angler who faces this dilemma every time they go out fishing. The longer paddles of course are great for getting to where you are going to fish, but only seem to be in the way once you start fishing. That’s what Ed Halm, owner of Backwater Paddles discovered. His solution was to design a hand paddle that anglers could use to control their kayak while fishing. Interestingly, Halm not only designed and built one hand paddle, but two: Piranha and Predator. Both are designed for anglers when kayak fishing, but built different to accommodate what kayak the angler is fishing out of. The Piranha weighs 7-ounces with a blade size of 5” x 12” and total length of 19-inches. Piranha’s longer length makes it ideal for anglers fishing from sit-on-top kayaks. The Predator weighs 6-ounces with a blade size of 6” x 9” and total length of 15-inches. Predator’s shorter length makes it perfect for anglers fishing from sit-in kayaks. Both are waterproof and have a wooden blade and handle. Backwater Paddles (www.backwaterpaddles.com) are made in the U.S.A. and 100% guaranteed against breakage.
Hand paddles can be used by anglers, hunters, or even photographers to control their kayaks. “Some of the benefits to using a hand paddle include being able to control the kayak with one hand so you can fish with the other and not have to lay down your fishing pole; you can also use them in skinny water or around thick cover and brush like mangrove trees. The hook also allows anglers to pull themselves next to docks, grab trees, snag lines, and maneuver their kayaks,” explain Halm. The Backwater Paddles come with a wrist strap that anglers can put around their wrist to keep from dropping or losing it. Being shorter in length than a standard two bladed paddle, anglers can store them inside their boat or hook them onto the side. It’s common to see anglers using the hand paddles in skinny water. The blade length allows the angler to control the kayak and stalk fish effortlessly; however hand paddles shouldn’t be overlooked in moving water. “Hand paddles are great in moving water like rivers and streams. They can be used to control your drift and flow with the current.; in addition to paddling yourself to a shallow spot, eddy, or like a rudder to guide the kayak,” said Halm.
Are you going out fishing from a kayak? Would you like to fish more than paddling trying to control your kayak? When it comes to fishing more than paddling you are better off with a hand paddle. The smaller compact paddles can be used to maneuver your kayak with little effort making it easier to sneak up on fish in shallow water. Plus they can be used as a backup in case your longer paddle breaks. You won’t want to find yourself up a creek without a paddle would ya?
Author: Brad Wiegmann
We appreciate your time and consideration Brad!
Ed Halm
This past weekend, September 16th – 17th, was spent up at Lake Oconee, Georgia with the Georgia Kayak Fishing 2010 Tournament Trail. Backwater Paddle Company has been a sponsor of this state’s kayak fishing tournament all season. This last trail leg was blessed with beautiful Lake Oconee as a backdrop and finally, wonderful weather! No rain!!
The last time Backwater Paddles met the GKF Team was up in Tallulah Falls, Georgia earlier this year to fish the northern lakes. All I can say, coming from Florida up to the Georgia hills and mountains is a special treat. Florida, being a topographically challenged state…all flat, driving through the mountains and seeing all the terrain features is something I just cannot get enough.
Tony Narcisse and his Georgia paddle sports posse, put together one of the finest kayak angling tournaments. I cannot fathom all the hard work and logistics that must go on to present such a fine event. All I know is that he has some of the best staff (men and women) working relentlessly to get this show out.
Visit the GKF website for all the final results of this four leg kayak tournament at www.georgiakayakfishing.com/Tourney or at www.kayakfishingtrail.com
Special thanks to Tony, Stan, Zach, Ruth and Debbie for the wonderful tournament presentation! Paddle on my friends!!
Ty Southerland, pro angler and videographer, from 30 Miles Out, put together this totally awesome video review about the Backwater Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles!
A few months ago Ty contacted Backwater Paddles and wanted to do a review of our kayak fishing hand paddles. Of course, not wanting to pass up on a prospective product review, I sent Ty some paddles and waited. I actually forgot!
WOW, was I pleasently surprised by his video review, as you will be too!
Check this video out. It will turn skeptics into believers!!
I can’t thank Ty enough for his time and consideration in providing the review and promoting Backwater Paddle Company and our paddle products.
Thanks Ty!! I hope to see you on the water one day my friend!!
Looks like Backwater Paddle Company is making headway into the paddle sports market. Our Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles are capturing the interest of kayak anglers and sportsmen nationwide. So far we have been fortunate enough to meet and network with three awesome individuals who are making an impact on the future of Backwater Paddle Company.
Backwater Paddles is c0-sponsoring two large kayak fishing tournaments in the southeast. We have to thank our tournament directors for allowing us this privilege to provide our kayak fishing hand paddles to the kayak anglers and sportsmen participating.
We would like to thank Tony Narcisse of the Georgia Kayak Fishing Trail at www.kayakfishingtrail.com. Tony provided Backwater Paddle Company the opportunity to present our Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles to the tournament participants and winners. We are providing kayak fishing hand paddles at all four legs of the Georgia tournament trail. We wish the best of luck to Tony and all the kayak angling participants.
We hope to meet some of the participants and other sponsors at one of the four Georgia legs. We will get with Tony when we have solidified our upcoming road schedule. Check with Tony or myself for more information.
Drew Gregory of the RiverBassinTrail.com deserves a special thanks from Backwater Paddle Company. Drew has been extremely patient and helpful by mentoring Backwater Paddles in the big leagues of paddle sports marketing. Drew has provided personal guidance and direction to achieve the maximum results from our sponsorship campaign. He has taken a personal interest in the future of the Predator and Piranha Kayak Fishing Hand Paddles. We look forward to working with Drew and Deep Creek Ventures as well as Bass Pro Shops in our future marketing campaigns.
Backwater Paddle Company plans to be at the Birmingham, Alabama leg of this kayak fishing tournament. Look for Kurt and myself at the Bass Pro Shop in Birmingham and at various launch sites throughout the area.
Another stalwart partner in Backwater Paddles fledgling marketing campaign has been Brian Van Drie from Kayak Online at www.kayakonline.com/paddles. Brian has been coaching us, very patiently I might add, in our paddle sports online presence. Kayak Online has been there from day 1 and continues to support and provide growth opportunities for our paddle sports company. We look forward to a long and prosperous future with Kayak Online.
It is a pleasure and honor to mention the above three individuals with regards to the future of Backwater Paddle Company.
I just wanted to pass on my appreciation for all of your support. Our kayak fishing hand paddles owe their existence, to you, the anglers, sportsmen and paddlers.
