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Shopping for Mothers day at Pack & Paddle is a special treat.  We’ve got a wide selection of gear, clothing, shoes and accessories that make great Mothers day gifts.  All unique. All built to last a lifetime.  Best of all, our staff will help you pick the perfect gift then get it wrapped for youRead more

  We are excited to bring TOMS eyewear to Lafayette.  Like their shoes, when you purchase a TOMS product, you help a person in need.  For these great sunglasses, someone in need will receive life-changing medical treatment. Here’s a great video that will tell you about this program: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz7-iwmNkRA[/youtube]   Here’s what TOMS says aboutRead more

Kayaks are Stealthy:  No matter how  you slice it, a kayak is quieter and less noticeable to fish than any boat – even poling skiffs!  Not having a trolling motor makes you kayak quieter.  Even the pressure of the bow of your boat creating a small ripple will give fish in shallow water a serious caseRead more

This trip was sold out weeks before the initial date, the day before the trip there was a last minute cancelation that left us with five anglers. John Williams of Houma and I led this “semi guided” trip to Pointe Aux Chenes. Dennis, Billy, Jeremiah and I met at Pack and Paddle around 4:30 am.Read more

This trip was lucky to even go since we had a thunderstorm leaving and another one approaching. With the time change, we now had time to get on the water and fully enjoy the sunset and the cool temperatures left behind from the rain. Circling the lake clockwise from the boat launch we paddled out and made ourRead more

Paddleboarding with wind in your back liberates even those closest to their couch, exciting exploration and adventure. The feeling was short lived in our SUP 101 course as head winds took us down to our knees, and eventually to our seats. The sun was shining, though, so the three of us decided to enjoy theRead more

Fabrics that cool the skin have started to appear on the market.  What could be a better shirt for a paddling or kayak fishing trip?  These shirts are UPF rated for sun protection, wick moisture and cool the body a few degrees when moist.  Perfect for Louisiana summers! Here’s the description from the ExOfficio Site:Read more

Easily one of the most anticipated new kayak introductions of the year is the Jackson Big Tuna Tandem fishing kayak.  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 itRead more

You may have heard the underground buzz about the new Pro Angler 12 that Hobie is slated to release in limited quantities  later this month.  I was lucky enough to attend a Hobie dealer meeting that allowed us to view the new boat and demo it on the water.  This blog will give you someRead more

  This trip made two hikes in a row with the most perfect weather. Clear skies and a high in the low 80’s; life is good. With all this water, fun- loving people, and perfect weather, I knew we were in for a treat. Robert, the nine- year- old “Jr. Guide” from the previous week, hadn’t hadRead more