Newbie looking for advice

[Robert]

It would be hard to go wrong with either the Prowler 13 or 15. Try them both on the water and see witch one fits your style. A good paddle is worth its weight in gold. By that I mean the lighter the better. Those cheap aluminum and plastic paddles are worthless for anything but a backup. Onno makes a fantastic paddle. Getting one can be a pain because the guy that makes them has only a 1 man shop. But it can be worth the weight once you have the paddle in your hands. Warner makes some great paddles. I recently picked up a paddle from a company called Aquabound. It is a excellent paddle made in Canada that is both light and very efficient. Good luck with your new kayak. Looking forward to some fishing reports from the places you mentioned.

Robert