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The early afternoon thunderstorms cooled off the August heat and became a light drizzle as I arrived at Lake Martin. I wondered if anyone would show up. Well they did, and we dealt with the slippery mud to set up the kayaks, have some on land instruction, and launch. Once on the water out ofRead more

We had a adventurous start to this trip around Lake Martin due to some minor technical difficulties, but it worked out for the best since it allowed us the perfect departure time to witness summers biggest and brightest full moon of 2014. This “Super Moon” is the closest the moon will be to the earthRead 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

We are excited to welcome DuceRods to Pack & Paddle.  These high quality rods utilize the unique spiral wrap construction to extend casting distance and aid you in handling heavy fighting saltwater fish.  We are stocking the saltwater series as well as the all-new spin cast series here at Pack & Paddle. Spiral Wrap Technology: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

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

Our crew of 7 met at Pack and Paddle and after introductions, we all clicked and knew that a great adventure was in the making. Our ride was uneventful until the last 12 Miles to Fort Adams Road, where we encountered numerous potholes due to recent rain.  The day was cool and slightly overcast withRead more

  You don’t buy a Tilley hat for how it looks on the day of your purchase.  You buy it for how it’s going to look 10 or 20 years from now.  These hats weather well and continue to look better and better with each adventure you put it through.  Here’s our all-time favorite indestructibleRead more

Learn about the advantage of upgrading your Slayer Propel rudder to make your kayak more maneuverable and easier to fish in tight areas. Here at Pack & Paddle, we’re always looking to improve and innovate. That’s why we created the Slayer Propel Rudder Booster! See for yourself the difference it makes while on the water:Read more

We just got this brand new bait in stock! In the shop we have 5 colors – Pinky, Golden, Chartruese, Sexy Mullet, and Injured Mullet. Why is the new Vudu Mullet 3.5″ cool? Watch this video: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oITJjg0a3VY[/youtube] Here’s some info from Egret Baits: The New Vudu Mullet 3.5″ is the perfect imitation of a smallRead more