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There was a shop discussion amongst the Pack & Paddle employees of possible confusion about paddling 2 o’clock bayou at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, fortunately our customers didn’t get confused at all. We left the shop just after 3pm and arrived at the dock around 4pm.  Everything ran smoothly and we got in theRead more

The water in Bayou Amie was a little low so it was not as easy as it can be along the bank.  Once everyone got in the water we headed north along the levee until we reached Mr. Roy Blanchard’s house. Roy is a local fishermen, movie scout, swamp tour guide by special appointment andRead more

Features: Shock proof, vibration proof, waterproof and it floats Emits 360 degrees of ultra-bright white light or amber light Will stay lit for 6-10 hours of constant use when in solid mode and 12 hours of constant use when in flashing mode on a full charge Comes with 2 magnetic mounting discs for use withRead more

Pack & Paddle is excited to carry the newest Hobie kayak – the Hobie Pro Angler 17 Tandem! It’s a 17 foot-long kayak that can convert from a 1-person to a 2-person, to suit all of your boating needs. Check out this video, photos, and all of the details below: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSoEI17_1uU[/youtube] Info from the manufacturer:Read more

Outfitting a new boat can be confusing.  Which anchor system?  Where to put your rod holder?  Tons of questions can come up concerning the placement of these items. To help with this issue, we’ve come up with the C.O.F.F.I.N.  No – it’s not that kind of coffin.  This interactive tool allows you to sit inRead more

Chacos make a great all around summer sandal – fit for any adventure! Take them, hiking, camping, kayaking, on a road trip, and to the neighborhood barbeque! We have a huge selection of colors, styles, & sizes right now – come by the shop and try some on Who’s ready to get a Z-Tan thisRead more

We met at Lake Martin just as a wonderful summer day was drawing to a close.  The lake was calm and peaceful as we reversed its perimeter, multiple bird sightings were made along with the occasional alligator. Due to recent rain the water level had risen and created some new areas for us to explore.Read more

Stephanie, Paul, Linda, and Anne brought their own sit inside sea kayaks for their 102 class. We started the sunny Sunday morning in the pool with practicing a wet exit with a spray skirt.  After we did the “classic” T-rescue, where the rescuee climbs on the back deck behind the cockpit, while the rescuer stabilizesRead more

  Our first Hobie Kayak Sailing Class was a super success!  We were lucky to have near perfect conditions after a week of heavy rains and dire predictions.  The early morning session was with the brother/sister duo of Jessica and Roger.  They arrived looking excited to sail, but cautious as they had no sailing experience.  WeRead more

Get Dad the most awesome gift this year – something that every Dad need – a knife. We have a great selection of fillet knives, muilti-tools, and pocket knives. Come by the shop to check them out!   Bubba Blade Fishermen looking for a long-lasting, easy-to-use, lightweight fillet knife will be amazed with the BubbaRead more