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Spring is here, and summer is right around the corner! We are getting prepared for our outdoor adventures with a whole new line-up of awesome Yeti products. Come by the shop to check out the selection. Here’s some info from the manufacturer: Limited Edition Seafoam Coolers This limited edition run will be available in the fourRead more

Through the cooperation of the Nature Conservancy, Lafayette Paddle Club, and the Lafayette Kayak Fishing club a new launch for paddle craft at Lake Martin is nearly complete!  This is huge news for Lafayette area paddlers who prior to this did not have a designated paddle craft launch for this beautiful paddling estuary. The launch requiredRead more

Becky and I wanted to reach out to all of our friends with a special invitation to what promises to be a really special night. We are planning what we hope will be a gathering of the outdoor tribe of Lafayette. Yes – it’s a film festival. But this night will be much more thanRead more

Why it’s Great for Louisiana: The Jackson Tripper offers the Louisiana paddler a super comfortable and super stable platform for birding, recreational paddling and fishing.  This boat has the room and stability to set up a camera tripod in front of the seat.  It’s stable enough for serious stand up sight fishing.  The boat isRead more

This boat is unlike any other model we have ever stocked.  It’s a Tandem Fishing kayak.  It’s a Solo Fishing Kayak.  It’s an all-day comfort touring kayak.  This is truly one boat that does it all!  Here’s the basics: Super Stable: The Big Tuna is a perfect fishing boat for a solo paddler and tandemRead more

Why it’s Great for Louisiana: The Coosa HD has been dubbed the “Mini Big Rig”.  The deck conveniences and the bombproof standing position Big Rig will remind you of the popular bigger brother but in a lighter and smaller package.  Sight fishing excellence while maintaing the self-bailing ability to fish open water makes this boatRead more

The Cuda is the answer to the big water fisherman’s dream because it has both the speed needed to trek long distances quickly, and the rare ability to be stable for standing when you get to your destination. However, you may not want to stand because of the comfort of the elite hi/lo seat!  TheRead more

Why it’s Great for Louisiana: The Ultimate 15FX functions as a great tandem kayak that converts to a solo boat.  Perfect for birding, touring AND fishing.  If you want a tandem that can fish well – this is one of the few out there that does it.  Great guide boat, great with kids and familiesRead more

Hobie Outback Don’t call it a work boat—it’s just too much fun. But whether you’re fishing, hunting, shooting photos or simply on a lunch break, the Outback’s stable, almost handsfree configuration definitely gets the job done. The Outback comes with four molded-in fishing rod holders, storage hatches and large on-deck cargo area. And for totalRead more

Pro Angler 12 This lightweight, more compact, Pro Angler 12 is the most versatile fishing boat Hobie has ever designed. This 12-foot boat sports a 500-pound weight capacity and is packed full of “must have” features that kayak anglers demand. From lakes to rivers to open ocean, this boat has no boundaries — stand andRead more