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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

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

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

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

2015 Pro Angler 17 Tandem – Now in store! The Pro Angler 17 Tandem is the first Tandem in the Pro Angler series. Designed for fishing, this unique craft brings a ton of great ideas to the world of stealthy kayak fishing.  The size of the boat ensures that is is SUPER stable for sit downRead more

  Pack & Paddle Hobie Team member Steve Lessard has earned his way to the Hobie World Championships coming up in October. To help fund his way to the Netherlands, we are teaming up with Hobie to sponsor a raffle for a Hobie Outback.  Raffle tickets are only $10 and a great way to supportRead more

The overcast skies, cooler temperatures, and light breeze made Sunday’s Kayak Sailing 101 classes  a lot of fun. For the first session with Jordan and Casey we had an offshore flow with smooth water which made for peaceful relaxing sailing. Jordan, who had some prior sailing experience, had a BIG smile plastered on her face the wholeRead 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

  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