Does anyone here use a hand paddle?  I'd never seen one before, but after coming across the Backwater version on line, I am wondering whether it'd be a nice option for small maneuvers while fishing.

 

http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/products/backwater-paddles-assault-paddle

 

 

 

I fish from a canoe but this looks like a pretty sweet Idea for a kayak - 

 

I found this ~  

 

A-Jay

I've heard of people using SUP paddles and stakeout poles before, even heard about some tour pros using stakeout poles in skinny water, but never heard of this. May have to look into it.

In olden times, fishing from a small jon boat or canoe with a small paddle was called skulling, and the very short paddle was referred to as a skulling paddle.  That plastic paddle is a high tech version of a skulling paddle

I've heard of guys using ping pong paddles. 

I have one as an emergency backup, never really had to used it, but it worked well the one time I tried it out docking. It's small so it's easy to stow, but I wouldn't want to paddle any distance with it. I also have one that clips onto the end of my frabill net, much more useful.

I had that very paddle...and it flew off the back of my 

truck one day   

 

Haven't bought another one, but it was very helpful

in certain circumstances. I found it useful. But not

so much so that I would buy another yet.

I use the mini paddle from Bass Pro shops. There great for ma king ltitle manouvers wit out ha Ving to usee 2 hands. .

http://m.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Mini-Paddle-with-Logo/product/1303290621382/

The speaker duck looks awesome

Seems like it'd be a nice defense again curious cottonmouths. 

Seems like it'd be a nice defense again curious cottonmouths. 

 

The best defense for snakes, is a good pair of running shoes.

I've heard of guys using ping pong paddles. 

 

Most of us old-time canoe fishermen have used ping-pong paddles for quick/easy maneuvering.  Keep it on a lanyard hanging over the side....

 

Tight lines,

Bob

Wow $30?! Noooope!! I'd rather just make one out of stainless sheet metal and a bike handlebar grip. Weld-seal the handle and it would float too.

Definitely makes sense for quick corrections or cleaver-chops to encroaching boats/sasquatch/nagging wives.

Bought it.  Easily worth the $30 to me.  Bought and used it.....except for 'transits' of more than about 10 yards at a time, I used it almost exclusively.  Awesome tool and already wonder how I managed without it.    I would like it just a little bit longer...since I have short arms, it is a little difficult to paddle both sides with one hand.  Then again, much longer, and it would be unwieldy with one hand.  I am just going to have to get longer arms.  But I am very happy with this purchase.

Bought it. Easily worth the $30 to me. Bought and used it.....except for 'transits' of more than about 10 yards at a time, I used it almost exclusively. Awesome tool and already wonder how I managed without it. I would like it just a little bit longer...since I have short arms, it is a little difficult to paddle both sides with one hand. Then again, much longer, and it would be unwieldy with one hand. I am just going to have to get longer arms. But I am very happy with this purchase.

How much are longer arms? Where can I purchase?

Buy it or not, they're easy to make and come in handy...

the assault paddle is a little pricey but it is a great investment. I use it every trip mostly when I have one hand on the rod and I am trying to do minor corrections to kayak positioning.

 

its also great for pushing off of things, anchoring to logs/structure above the water line, cutting bait on and dislodging shallow snags.