The best overall value in kayak fishing paddles. The Ace combines the weight savings of a carbon shaft with the most durable blades Bending Branches makes. The blade was redefined to be stronger. The shape provides a smoother forward stroke with less chance for flutter, a stiffer feel, and quieter entry and exit. The upgraded carbon and nylon blade material is stronger, meaning less flex, and thicker, making it more durable and robust long-term. Carbon-reinforced nylon blades are designed to take a beating, providing more torque and efficiency for loaded down fishing kayaks. The oversized blade is the ideal size for horsepower and control with heavily loaded fishing kayaks, without being overly fatiguing, heavy or flexible. The carbon shaft is the lightest material available with a tight, secure weave, and it is ovalized where your hands go for comfort, control and fewer blisters. The snap-button ferrule is fixed length, tight fitting, secure and long-lasting, with a 3-hole design for 0 or 60 degree feather angles, left or right hand control. Specifications Shaft Material: 100% Carbon Blade Material: Carbon Reinforced Nylon Blade Size: 7.5 x 18 in. (19 x 46 cm) Blade Surface Area: 102.5 sq. in. (661 sq. cm) Weight: 30.5 oz. (865 g) Ferrule Angles: 0° & 60° (L or R) Ferrule: Snap Button, 3-hole, fixed length Lengths: 240, 250, 260, 270, 280 cm Warranty: 2-year manufacturing Made In: Osceola, Wisconsin, USA Key Features Best Overall Value: Carbon shaft weight savings with the most durable blades in the line. Redefined Blade: Smoother forward stroke, less flutter, stiffer feel, quieter entry and exit. Carbon-Reinforced Nylon: Stronger and thicker, designed to take a beating. More Torque: Real efficiency behind a loaded down fishing kayak. Oversized Blade: Horsepower and control without being fatiguing, heavy or flexible. 100% Carbon Shaft: The lightest material available, tight and secure weave. Ovalized Grip: More comfort and control, and fewer blisters. Snap-Button Ferrule: Fixed length, tight, secure, no wobble. Built-In Hook Retrieval: For retrieving a snagged lure. 40-Inch Tape Measure: Printed on the shaft to verify a catch on the spot. Hand Built in Osceola, Wisconsin: Made in the USA, 2-year manufacturing warranty. Bending Branches Angler Ace Questions, Answered Why is the Angler Ace called the best value? It pairs the 100% carbon shaft from the top of the line with carbon-reinforced nylon blades, which are the most durable blades Bending Branches makes. You keep the weight savings carbon buys and spend less than the compression molded blade models cost. What changed on the redefined blade? Shape and material both. The new shape gives a smoother forward stroke with less chance of flutter, a stiffer feel, and quieter entry and exit. The carbon and nylon material is stronger, which means less flex, and thicker, which makes it more durable long-term. Angler Ace or Angler Pro? Both run a 100% carbon shaft and an oversized angler blade. The Ace uses carbon-reinforced nylon built for durability and torque. The Pro uses compression molded fiberglass, built for weight and longevity with a flutter-free stroke, and it costs more. The Ace is the durability and value pick. How does the hook retrieval system work? It is built into the blade. When a lure ends up somewhere you cannot reach, you use it to work the lure free instead of breaking off and re-tying. What length should I order? It comes in 240, 250, 260, 270 and 280cm. Wider kayaks and higher seat positions call for a longer paddle, and fishing kayaks are both. The snap-button ferrule is fixed length, so it is worth getting right the first time. How does it ship? Ships parcel, nationwide. It breaks down into two pieces and boxes up, so it goes out as a standard ground shipment.
