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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

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

We had a great sunny class last Saturday. The afternoon forecast suggested very high temperatures, hence, we switched the morning pool session to the hot afternoon. Neil, Elsa, Corbett, and Tom followed me to beautiful Lake Martin to start the morning session with strokes, navigation, safety, signals, what-to-bring, and towing. This was Tom’s second Kayaking 102Read 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

  Falcon Rods is dedicated to bringing you, the customer, a quality fishing product designed by the same fisherman that know, use, and trust their equipment.   Coastal XG Rods Info from Falcon: The Falcon Coastal XG takes saltwater performance to the next level with Fuji exposed blank reel seats for improved sensitivity. Coastal XGsRead 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

Get ready for summer with these cool & functional swim shorts and board shorts for men! This season we’re carrying a diverse selection of styles, colors, and brands! Scroll through and take a look:        Read more