Bending Branches

Bending Branches Angler Ace Snap-Button Fishing Kayak Paddle

The best overall value in kayak fishing paddles. The Ace combines the weight savings of a carbon shaft with the most durable blades Bending Branches makes. The blade was redefined...
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$249.95 USD
240 cm
Lowest Price Guarantee

Caney Fork Outdoors will not be undersold.

We will price match any advertised price from an authorized United States brick-and-mortar or online retailer for the same kayak or qualifying product, including all shipping and any applicable hidden fees. If an authorized U.S. retailer is offering an identical*, in-stock item for less, we will match that total price.

To request a price match, please complete the form below or contact us at:

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  • Email: helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com
  • Phone: (615) 696-7887
  • Phone: (931) 858-5222
Price Match Requirements

To qualify for a price match, the following conditions must be met:

  • The customer must submit a price match request through the form or contact Caney Fork Outdoors directly with retailer details. The competitor must be an authorized U.S. brick-and-mortar or online retailer.
  • The item must be identical* (new condition, same brand, model, year, size, color, configuration, and specifications).
  • The item must be new and in-stock at the time of the request.
  • The competitor’s price must include all costs, including shipping, handling, any fees, and/or any hidden fees.
  • We reserve the right to verify pricing, availability, shipping charges, and product details.
  • Price match requests must be submitted prior to purchase.
  • We reserve the right to limit quantities to one per customer, per item, per day.
  • Caney Fork Outdoors reserves the final decision on all price match approvals.
  • We do not price match any online prices outside the contiguous United States.
  • We do not price match during major promotional periods, including Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
  • We will match our own online pricing for in-store purchases upon request.
What We Do NOT Price Match

Caney Fork Outdoors will not honor price matches for:

  • Percentage-off promotions or Buy One Get One Free offers without a specific final price
  • Auctions or membership-based pricing sites
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  • Any pricing that cannot be verified or is not publicly available at the time of request
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Damage Free Guarantee

At Caney Fork Outdoors, we work with top-tier freight carriers across the country to ensure your kayak arrives quickly, safely, and ready for the water.

We’ve also partnered with a white-glove delivery service designed to greatly reduce the risk of shipping damage. Because of this enhanced delivery process, you will no longer be required to sign and physically inspect your kayak at delivery. This carrier maintains an exceptional 99.97% damage-free delivery rate, giving you added peace of mind from warehouse to doorstep.

In the rare event that damage does occur, Caney Fork Outdoors will take care of the issue as long as it is reported within 2 hours of delivery and clear photos are submitted via email. If the damage is cosmetic (such as light scratches or minor surface dents) and does not affect performance or structure, we will provide a repair kit when applicable. If you prefer a replacement for cosmetic issues, a 20% restocking fee may apply.

For clarity, “damage” refers to any condition that compromises the structural integrity of the kayak hull or would void the manufacturer’s warranty as confirmed with the vendor.

Bending Branches Warranty

Paddles

Bending Branches guarantees its paddles against manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase.

  • Coverage: 2 years from the date of purchase.
  • What it covers: Defects in materials and workmanship. Bending Branches reviews each case and decides what qualifies.
  • How a claim is handled: Repair or replacement. Bending Branches states it honors all reasonable requests.

Wood paddles: a worn-looking Rockgard tip is normal

Every wood paddle is hand dipped in varnish four times, then the drip residue is burnished off the tip. That can leave the Rockgard tip looking worn, and it shows up most on the black tips. It is normal and does not affect how the paddle performs.

Filing a claim

Warranty claims are handled by Bending Branches. Submit yours on their warranty page with photos and a description of the issue, and a Bending Branches representative will respond with next steps.

File a claim and read Bending Branches' full warranty policy.

The best overall value in kayak fishing paddles. The Ace combines the weight savings of a carbon shaft with the most durable blades Bending Branches makes.

The blade was redefined to be stronger. The shape provides a smoother forward stroke with less chance for flutter, a stiffer feel, and quieter entry and exit. The upgraded carbon and nylon blade material is stronger, meaning less flex, and thicker, making it more durable and robust long-term. Carbon-reinforced nylon blades are designed to take a beating, providing more torque and efficiency for loaded down fishing kayaks.

The oversized blade is the ideal size for horsepower and control with heavily loaded fishing kayaks, without being overly fatiguing, heavy or flexible. The carbon shaft is the lightest material available with a tight, secure weave, and it is ovalized where your hands go for comfort, control and fewer blisters. The snap-button ferrule is fixed length, tight fitting, secure and long-lasting, with a 3-hole design for 0 or 60 degree feather angles, left or right hand control.

Specifications

  • Shaft Material: 100% Carbon
  • Blade Material: Carbon Reinforced Nylon
  • Blade Size: 7.5 x 18 in. (19 x 46 cm)
  • Blade Surface Area: 102.5 sq. in. (661 sq. cm)
  • Weight: 30.5 oz. (865 g)
  • Ferrule Angles: 0° & 60° (L or R)
  • Ferrule: Snap Button, 3-hole, fixed length
  • Lengths: 240, 250, 260, 270, 280 cm
  • Warranty: 2-year manufacturing
  • Made In: Osceola, Wisconsin, USA

Key Features

  • Best Overall Value: Carbon shaft weight savings with the most durable blades in the line.
  • Redefined Blade: Smoother forward stroke, less flutter, stiffer feel, quieter entry and exit.
  • Carbon-Reinforced Nylon: Stronger and thicker, designed to take a beating.
  • More Torque: Real efficiency behind a loaded down fishing kayak.
  • Oversized Blade: Horsepower and control without being fatiguing, heavy or flexible.
  • 100% Carbon Shaft: The lightest material available, tight and secure weave.
  • Ovalized Grip: More comfort and control, and fewer blisters.
  • Snap-Button Ferrule: Fixed length, tight, secure, no wobble.
  • Built-In Hook Retrieval: For retrieving a snagged lure.
  • 40-Inch Tape Measure: Printed on the shaft to verify a catch on the spot.
  • Hand Built in Osceola, Wisconsin: Made in the USA, 2-year manufacturing warranty.

Bending Branches Angler Ace Questions, Answered

Why is the Angler Ace called the best value?

It pairs the 100% carbon shaft from the top of the line with carbon-reinforced nylon blades, which are the most durable blades Bending Branches makes. You keep the weight savings carbon buys and spend less than the compression molded blade models cost.

What changed on the redefined blade?

Shape and material both. The new shape gives a smoother forward stroke with less chance of flutter, a stiffer feel, and quieter entry and exit. The carbon and nylon material is stronger, which means less flex, and thicker, which makes it more durable long-term.

Angler Ace or Angler Pro?

Both run a 100% carbon shaft and an oversized angler blade. The Ace uses carbon-reinforced nylon built for durability and torque. The Pro uses compression molded fiberglass, built for weight and longevity with a flutter-free stroke, and it costs more. The Ace is the durability and value pick.

How does the hook retrieval system work?

It is built into the blade. When a lure ends up somewhere you cannot reach, you use it to work the lure free instead of breaking off and re-tying.

What length should I order?

It comes in 240, 250, 260, 270 and 280cm. Wider kayaks and higher seat positions call for a longer paddle, and fishing kayaks are both. The snap-button ferrule is fixed length, so it is worth getting right the first time.

How does it ship?

Ships parcel, nationwide. It breaks down into two pieces and boxes up, so it goes out as a standard ground shipment.

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