Sawyer Paddles & Oars is introducing the Angler Pro Oar Blade, a design based on feedback from fishermen who desired a more buoyant oar. The Angler Pro is composed of carbon fiber laid over a hybrid Ash reinforced composite core with Dynel and Kevlar ProTip reinforced edges. Sawyer’s Zac Kauffman says fishermen will love the same high performance they know in other Sawyer blades combined with increased buoyancy.
The Angle Pro Oar Blade comes in a 30-inch and a 24-inch with two different profiles, and the shorter blade is intended for more shallow water. The blade retails for $169.99 and is a 2017 product but will be available this month.
Sawyer is also excited about two new spring releases—the Pro Stick Raft Paddle and the Lightweight SST Oar. Kauffman says the Pro Stick is a guide paddle composed of continuous woven fibre and comes in red, black, or yellow blade and unlimited choices for shaft color. A unique feature is the option to have Sawyer laminate any fabric into the shaft—think of your favorite plaid shirt—for a completely individualized design. “It’s a simple way for people to have a one-of-a-kind product,” says Kauffman. An added bonus is that the customized shaft will make it more difficult to lose your paddle or have it stolen.
The Pro Stick Raft Paddle
The Small Stealth Oar is designed for small prams, pontoon boats and fishing cats. It is built with a reinforced fiberglass shaft and continuous fiber reinforced blade construction. The shoal cut blade design makes it perfect for quietly sculling into fishing destinations.
Kauffman also spoke about the Freefall, a whitewater paddle designed for the extreme whitewater following. He explains that some paddlers in this category don’t want the scooped blade found on the Whitewater Pro Stick, and prefer the Freefall’s flat one. The Freefall has a solid Ash core and carbon fiber overwrap on both sides of the wood core blade. It is extremely stiff and responsive and has a reinforced ProTip.
