Best Fishing Paddleboard Brands
- Live Watersports
- Bote
- Dragonfly
- Sea Eagle
- Yolo
- Blackfin
- Red Paddle Co
Paddleboard fishing is quickly becoming a very popular way to fish. It offers a unique angling experience. Standing on top of the water for maximum visibility. And being able to quietly fish nooks and crannies you can’t reach with a boat. Its a spartan elementary way to fish with only the essential gear at hand.
And there are a lot of great fishing paddle boards. But what are the best fishing paddle board brands? What makes a good fishing paddle board and what are the best SUP brands for fishing? s.
What makes a good fishing paddle board
- Stable for casting
- Large deck for cargo
- Glides easy
- Accessory mounting points
- Quiet hull design
There are now SUP brands that specialize on building fishing paddle boards. Other leading SUP brands are coming out with fishing specific models. As SUP fishing becomes more popular you will see more stand up paddle boards designed with fishing in mind.
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Best Fishing Paddle Board Brands
L2Fish
The L2Fish could be the best fishing paddle board you can buy. With it’s unique catamaran style hull this board slices through the water fast and easy. Plus it’s super stable. It would be hard to tip this board over if you tried. The board is quality from start to finish and will float an impressive 500lbs. It’s comes with gear tracks all over the deck for rod holders, a tackle box, any accessory you can imagine. Live even makes a live bait well for the L2Fish. The Live Watersports L2Fish does it all and is the king of fishing paddle boards.
L2Utility
The L2Utility looks like more of standard paddle board in shape and design. However the hull is unique and utilizes a catamaran hull design. This improves stability and glide speed. This board is 20lbs lighter than the L2Fish and $800 cheaper.
Live Watersports Fishing SUP Video
Bote specializes in top-of-the-line fishing paddle boards. If you want a serious SUP fishing Bote would make a great choice. They are the industry leader in fishing paddle boards.
Bote Rackham Bug Slinger
The Bote Rackham is one of the very best fishing paddle boards you can buy. It has a large flat deck and can carry 500lbs. It cuts through the water with ease. The Rackham has load of accessory mounting points. Bote has really thought out the accessories on their boards. My favorites are the additional tackle and bucket racks and the convenient paddle sheath. This paddle board is tied with the Live L2Fish as the very best paddle board you can buy.
Bote HD
The Bote HD is a versatile paddle board and a top pick for fishing. As always with Bote you get top quality and a well thought-out design. The HD has all the accessory plates and receivers so you can dial-in your gear and add any accessory you can imagine. Lightweight, stable and fast. This would satisfy any anglers needs for a paddle board.
Bote Inflatables Aero Rackham & HD
Bote makes an inflatable version of the Rackham & HD. These are tough durable inflatable paddle boards that offer the same great accessory plates and mounting points as the hard composite Bote boards. For the serious angler who needs the easy portability and storage of an inflatable these two Bote paddle boards are the top picks. In fact, these are the best inflatable SUP boards for fishing you will find.
Bote Fishing SUP Video
Dragonfly 13’6″
The owners of Dragonfly Paddleboards are boat builders. And it’s evident from the boat-like deep-V hull design of the Dragonfly 13’6″. This is a beautiful paddle board and it performs as well as it looks. This SUP glides fast, smooth and easy. It cuts through ocean chop and can handle any condition you throw at it. It’s very stable and can float 420lbs. This is a top-of-the-line fishing paddle board. Hand made and well designed, any angler would love this board.
Dragon Fly Paddle Board Video
Yolo 12′ Fisher
Yolo makes paddle boards that are known for being durable. The 12′ Fisher is an extra stable fishing platform. It supports up to 320lbs. with a large deck, two cargo bungee systems and accessory mounts. If you are looking for a durable fishing sup that has extra stability the Yolo Fisher is your board.
Yolo Fisher Paddle Board Video
Sea Eagle Fish SUP 12’6″ Inflatable
Sea Eagle makes innovative inflatable boats, kayaks and paddle boards. The Sea Eagle Fish 126 is a great fishing platform. It has a large deck with a very stable width of 40 inches. It comes with a removable swivel seat. It also has a motor mount for a trolling motor you can purchase separately from Sea Eagle. There are 14 stainless steel D-rings for attaching all the fishing gear you can imagine.
Red Paddle Co. RIDE 10’8″ Inflatable
Red Paddle Co. makes inflatable paddle boards that are known for quality and durability. Red Paddle Co. inflatables are used by paddling schools and rentals because they hold up well to abuse. The RIDE 10’8″ is a stable all-around inflatable paddle board that the whole family can enjoy. It will float up to 265lbs. The RIDE is plenty stable for fishing but still glides well for an inflatable. It has a built in cargo bungee system to store gear. If you want a quality inflatable paddle board you can’t go wrong with Red Paddle Co.
This is a good board for beginners. Here are some beginner tips on SUP fishing.
