A Fun Way to Use a Greenland Storm Paddle…Kayak Fishing!

I don’t know about you, but I love to fish and I love to kayak. And the fact that I don’t own a fishing kayak hasn’t stopped me. Instead, I’ve learned how to “convert” my wood-strip kayak into a fishing kayak at a moment’s notice. I’m having so much fun with it that I just had to share. Here are a few tips I’ve learned along the way…hope they will help you, too!

What to do with your fishing pole while trolling and paddling? You only have so many hands, right? 

Well, I really didn’t want to drill holes into my kayak for the pole holder, so I found a chat site where someone came up with using a double-suction cup from Harbor Freight for around $8.00. Brilliant idea! It works awesome! In fact, the suction is so strong that I can lift my 42lb kayak with it!

Now, which paddle to use for trolling? Hmmm…the storm paddle, of course! Why? Because the shorter length doesn’t interfere with my fishing gear. It works so well that it has become my go-to kayak paddle for fishing.

Wondering where to stow your fishing net and still have it handy when that fish strikes? I tuck mine inside of my PFD. It’s not in my way when paddling and its right there to grab and scoop up my catch. 

OK, now the big question…Am I catching any fish?

And the answer is…

YES! And there’s nothing like a fresh fish dinner!

Want to know more, feel free to email me at northpointpaddles@gmail.com.

Keep on Paddling (& Fishing, too!)

Randy

Can You Really Get Up to Speed Using a Greenland Paddle?

I remember the first time I saw someone paddle with a GP and thinking, “Really?! They are going to paddle a kayak with a toothpick?!” And to my surprise, they did. It was impressive, actually. And it definitely got my curiosity up – so much so, I went home, took a 2x4 and carved it into my first Greenland paddle (a rough resemblance of one, anyway). Then, out on the water I went to give it a test run. I could tell the difference right away. There was noticeably less strain on my shoulders & elbows and I was able to paddle longer with less fatigue…plus, I was able to paddle just as fast as I did with my other kayak paddle. I was definitely impressed.

I put my GP to the real test when I raced in Bellingham’s Ski to Sea race. I not only kept up with other kayakers, but I passed a number of them up (I stopped counting after 30-something). After that, I had no doubt about the efficiency and speed with which I could paddle my kayak with a Greenland paddle.

So, to answer the question, “Can You Really Get Up to Speed Using a Greenland Paddle?” I would definitely say, “Yes!” 

But, don’t just take my word for it…

This young lady’s father recently ordered a NorthPoint paddle, a custom-sized Rosario, from Pygmy Boats (see below) to go with her just built Pygmy kayak, the Selkie, and here’s what he shared with us: 

“…The NorthPoint paddle is terrific; everyone is surprised how fast she can get it [the Selkie] going with that little paddle. …”     Eric

Taking in the Gulf Islands paddling with a Rosario