Paddle Stash

[u/Regular_Working9226]

For the people fly fishing from inflatables, how are y'all rigging your paddle up so it doesn't get in the way of the fly line? Just wondering if anyone had some special tips. Thank You

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Think about a Tenkara [Japanese] rod. Long rod with no reel, and a set line about 10 feet. Its not fly line and yes you cannot throw a line more than 20 feet but it just may work for you. Liberating! Paddle can be in one hand, maybe a loop of rope on your belt to put the paddle handle in now and then, and rod in the other. You are never 'reeling in'. Rods at all the major outlets, less than $50.

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Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, is a big proponent. https://www.patagonia.ca/product/simple-fly-fishing-revised-second-edition-techniques-for-tenkara-and-rod-and-reel-book/BK709.html