nice paddle or rudder poll

JoeS · Post by **JoeS** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:43 pm

I have had my Onno Paddle almost 4 years, I still think it is the Cats A$$ I just love it........I use it on my Gheenoe as well for no motor zones.....For the $$$$ it's the Real Deal......

Blindmullet · Post by **Blindmullet** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:19 am

Buy a rudder and get a second hand paddle.

Erick · Post by **Erick** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:28 am

That is a tough question. Having been one who has had both a cheap heavy paddle and no rudder, I have to say both are huge improvements over not having either.

The rudder is a great addition. It certainly changed my ability to be able to fish flowing water in creeks and it became a lot easier to control the kayak while fishing. And I do not agree they are for lazy paddlers.

I have an AT Paddle. It is incredible. I always believed that the paddle really did not make that much of a difference. But after owning a very nice light paddle, it makes all the difference.

Which one to go with first.....coin flip, imo. Both will add to your overall fishing experience.

ChasVS · Post by **ChasVS** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:59 am

you already have a paddle, you don't have a rudder. Get what you don't have, not something new of what you already have for your rig. JMHO

countryboy_ucf · Post by **countryboy_ucf** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:35 pm

Rudder unless you like to paddle very far and then wade. But if you drift a lot and stay within a few miles of your put in a rudder makes a lot of difference...

DouGR81 · Post by **DouGR81** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:37 pm

DaveR wrote: I've heard that for years and it's crap. Rudders are fantastic for drifting shorelines and steerage when you are hooked up to a nice fish. "Crutch" my ass. It's a great tool and if you can someday afford it buy one.

Like I said, it's for lazy paddlers. If you seriously think picking up your paddle a few times to make corrections during a drift is so tough maybe this isn't the best sport for ya. Kayak fishing is not a luxury sport. If I hook up to a big fish all I have to do is put my foot in the water to steer. But that's just me..maybe when I'm older I will need a $200 device to help me steer my 14' of plastic..but not anytime soon.

Blindmullet · Post by **Blindmullet** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:41 pm

DouGR81 wrote:
DaveR wrote: I've heard that for years and it's crap. Rudders are fantastic for drifting shorelines and steerage when you are hooked up to a nice fish. "Crutch" my ass. It's a great tool and if you can someday afford it buy one.
Like I said, it's for lazy paddlers. If you seriously think picking up your paddle a few times to make corrections during a drift is so tough maybe this isn't the best sport for ya. Kayak fishing is not a luxury sport. If I hook up to a big fish all I have to do is put my foot in the water to steer. But that's just me..maybe when I'm older I will need a $200 device to help me steer my 14' of plastic..but not anytime soon.

Maybe you can man up and use a paddle that weighs 6oz's more

I'll take the rudder and my 14lb paddle.

Phnd · Post by **Phnd** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:29 pm

If a additional 6 ounces makes me a lazy paddler, so be-it. I'll take the rudder.

While a light paddle is a good thing I think the shape of the blades are much more important. A well shaped blade cuts through the water better and efficiently allows the water to run off the blades. Poorly designed blades push water instead.

mudfish · Post by **mudfish** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:56 pm

Exercise is good.

JoseC · Post by **JoseC** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 6:44 pm

guys thanks for all the input, unfortunately i just got a speeding ticket so will have to delay the purchase of the paddle/rudder

Mako · Post by **Mako** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:46 pm

p911gt2 wrote:guys thanks for all the input, unfortunately i just got a speeding ticket so will have to delay the purchase of the paddle/rudder

end of the thread....move on

sorry about that Jose

srsfsu · Post by **srsfsu** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:47 pm

p911gt2 wrote:guys thanks for all the input, unfortunately i just got a speeding ticket so will have to delay the purchase of the paddle/rudder

You are never going to get anywhere with that attitude of yours. Please refer to them as "fast driving awards".

Blindmullet · Post by **Blindmullet** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:46 am

p911gt2 wrote:guys thanks for all the input, unfortunately i just got a speeding ticket so will have to delay the purchase of the paddle/rudder

Well, if you like speed and don't care about direction - go with a nice light paddle and a bottle of greenies.

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nice paddle or rudder poll

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