hey just wondering if you have had a look at the ocean kayak range.. ive got an ocean prowler ultra 4.3, and use it for absolutely all types of fishing and handles swell pretty well. as someone has probably already said, the extra length means it is a very nice paddle. the only thing it is a bit heavy to get onto the roof racks but still doable. normally take the collapsable trailer away so can just load and reload onto that rather than putting it back on to the roof racks every time. ill show you some pics
