There are paddlers who want a kayak fishing paddle that performs, and there are paddlers who also want one that's genuinely beautiful. The Angler Navigator Versa-Lok is built for both.

The blade is crafted from red alder, roasted basswood, and basswood, a wood combination that Bending Branches has refined over decades of paddle building. Wood blades have a natural flex that carbon and fibreglass simply don't replicate, and many experienced paddlers find that quality translates to less joint stress over a long day on the water. Each blade is wrapped in 2 oz. fibreglass for added strength, and the Rockguard edge protection keeps the tips intact when you're pushing off rocks, logs, or the bottom of a shallow flat. This is a wood paddle built to take real use, not just hang on a wall.

The 100% carbon shaft keeps overall weight low despite the wood blades, which is a smart pairing for anglers covering distance or paddling wider, heavier fishing kayaks. A built-in tape measure makes catch verification quick and easy. The Versa-Lok ferrule system rounds things out with adjustable length and multiple feathering angles, giving you the fit flexibility that modern kayak fishing setups demand.

For paddlers who appreciate craftsmanship and aren't willing to give up performance to get it, the Angler Navigator is a hard paddle to put down.

• Shaft: 100% carbon with built-in tape measure
• Blade: Red alder, roasted basswood, and basswood with 2 oz. fibreglass reinforcement
• Edge protection: Rockguard tip protection
• Ferrule: Versa-Lok with adjustable length and multiple feathering angles
• Designed for kayak fishing applications