Sawyer 55 Shoal Oar Blade

Cataract shafts are made with the same filament wound glass/carbon/epoxy composite technology used by the aerospace industry.

The asymmetrical shape is especially popular with fishermen maneuvering in late-season streams, when water is low but the fish still bite.

The elongated, oval opening allows for an additional 10-15 degrees of vertical range while keeping your oars snug in the locks.

Whether you're pushing big water or fishing bony streams, the NRS Helix Blade's asymmetrical shape delivers efficient strokes with a curved tip to avoid bouncing off rocks in shallow waters.

You don't have to know rocket science to row a boat, but it helps to have gear made by a company who does. Cataract shafts are made with the same filament wound glass/carbon/epoxy composite technology used by the aerospace industry.

The NRS proprietary manganese bronze Superston alloy gives you amazing strength and outstanding rebound memory. Built tough for the toughest jobs, they are used by outfitters the world over.

The most popular Cataract oar blade, the 7" Magnum features a high-grade urethane body molded around a stiff composite core. And it floats!

The redesigned Douglas Fir wood core has a thicker taper from the shoulder of the blade to the tip of the blade for outstanding strength while keeping weight down.

This blade features a tear drop shape and allows you to dip less blade into the water and achieve the same affect as a whitewater blade.