Redtail Birdseye Maple Ottertail Canoe Paddle

One of the most visually distinctive woods in Redtail's entire lineup, birdseye maple turns this ottertail canoe paddle into something genuinely hard to put down or leave at the campsite.

Birdseye maple gets its name from the small, swirling figure patterns scattered across the grain that resemble tiny eyes looking back at you. No two pieces are alike, which means every paddle has a character that's entirely its own. It carries all the functional qualities of hard maple, a dense, strong hardwood with good stiffness and durability, while offering a surface that looks more like a work of art than a piece of sporting equipment.

Paired with the ottertail blade shape, optimised for deep-water flatwater paddling, this is a paddle that performs as well as it looks. The long, tapered blade slips quietly through the water with each stroke, making it a favourite for open lake tripping and sport canoeing where efficiency over distance matters. Hand-shaped by Redtail Paddle Co. in Millbrook, Ontario and engraved exclusively with the Frontenac Outfitters logo, this is a standout piece for paddlers who appreciate genuine craftsmanship.

• Material: Solid birdseye maple hardwood
• Blade shape: Ottertail, optimised for deep-water paddling
• Finish: Distinctive birdseye figure grain pattern, unique on every paddle
• Strength: Dense, durable hard maple construction
• Special feature: Engraved with the Frontenac Outfitters logo
• Best use: Flatwater tripping, open lake paddling, sport canoeing
• Made in Canada, handcrafted in Millbrook, Ontario