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  Great for Fishing: This may be the “ultimate” sight fishing craft for the Louisiana marshes.  It is not self bailing, so use carefully in rough open water situations, but for marshes, bayous, lakes and rivers, the Ultimate 12 is a great choice.  The seat is “all day comfortable” which is key for fishermen.  Store gearRead more

The Pack & Paddle staff has come together to bring some great ideas for Fathers day.  Whether your dad is into kayak fishing, or just getting started, Pack & Paddle is the perfect place to shop. Scroll through these ideas and come into the store to check them out in person, these gifts are a greatRead 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

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

Our friend and local sight fishing fanatic Stephen Outten (AKA Otter) has created a product that all sight fishermen will want to have.  This product solves the problem of what to do with your paddle when you are sight fishing and you spot a fish cruising the flats.  With one quick motion, you can clipRead more

Our staff has assembled a kit containing the absolute best lures for our local inshore fishing.  We have relied on our personal experiences as well as the feedback of the many fishermen that frequent the shop to round out these selections.  These kits are perfect for getting started in kayak fishing for Trout or Reds.Read more