I was up in northern Maine last week and picked up a new paddle made by John Porter, son of the original owner/builder of Porters paddles.
I’m not really sure what it is, I thought it was a narrower beavertail, but some might call it an otter tail. Needs more tung oil/sanding/oil.
It’s in between two beavertails here.
Any thoughts?


And here is Lisa DeHart, a Maine guide with some thoughts on Porter paddles and a few other types of paddles too…haha, I love Maine!
I’m not really sure what it is, I thought it was a narrower beavertail, but some might call it an otter tail. Needs more tung oil/sanding/oil.
It’s in between two beavertails here.
Any thoughts?


And here is Lisa DeHart, a Maine guide with some thoughts on Porter paddles and a few other types of paddles too…haha, I love Maine!