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Simms was founded in 1980 by visionary angler and longtime river guide John Simms. Having spent decades providing clients with life-changing experiences on the world’s most majestic rivers, John realized the waders available at that time weren’t up to the job of keeping the folks he was guiding dry, comfortable and safe on the river.Read more

A Yeti is the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day! He can take it anywhere – fishing, hunting, camping, on the boat, or in the back yard next to the grill. We have a great selection of sizes of coolers, plus the Hopper 30, Yeti Ice, and the Ramblers. Come by the shop toRead more

We just started carrying the AFTCO Brand this spring, and we’re already loving all of their products. AFTCO clothing offer not only the functionality demanded by the serious angler, but also the “California Cool” factor that younger anglers are looking for.   Why Scott loves his fish ninja: -Lightweight -Very Breathable – laser cut holes onRead 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

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

Pack & Paddle is the kayak fisherman’s toy store.  We can help you pick out some great gifts for the kayak fisherman in your life.  Like all other gifts purchased at Pack & Paddle, they can trade them in after Christmas if they prefer something different.  Be brave and let us help you pick outRead more

Standard Mapping has innovated a way to overlay crystal clear aerial photo images onto your fishfinder.  Gone are the substandard images that show little or no detail of the marsh areas we all love to fish.  Instead of seeing the yellow areas that designate land, you will see every point, pocket, trenasse and pond.  YourRead more

We are blessed to live in Paddlers Paradise.  What could be a better gift than the freedom and fun a kayak brings to people from Acadiana?  Shop for a Christmas kayak with confidence with P&P’s great gifting advantages: Simple trade in for another kayak if the person on your list wants something different. Free ChristmasRead more

Our morning began with a calm light breeze as we mothershipped south across Lake Borgne, just south of Slidell. Atop Capt Gary Taylor’s vessel rode our six kayaks. As we arrived to the isolated Louisiana Biloxi Marsh, we entered the mouth of Bayou La Fee and the bait started jumping. We were deployed in groupsRead more