Hello to my readers and fans! My apologies as it has been quite some time since I have posted on www.theplastichull.net. Unfortunately work life got in the way of hobbies and fun and turned into work seven days a week. During the “pandemic” I worked more than ever within my drafting and design business along with working at Delaware Paddlesports part time. Although work is a part of life, I am eager to get back to kayak fishing, rigging and, posting articles. I have missed this over the past two and a half years.

I am fortunately still a pro staffer for Jackson Kayak. 2022 is my 11th year on the fishing team and I really enjoy being apart of their family! Also have continued to support Bending Branches, Torqeedo Fishing, and YakAttack over the years.

Jackson Kayak Yupik

2020 A Tough Year

In the little spare time allotted I did attempt kayak fishing for a few hours and any chance I have a hour so I indulge in my Photography. 2020 wasn’t a fishing year at all. The Jackson Kayak Yupik was also introduced and I took the opportunity to get back on a sit on top from fishing a 2017 Kilory LT the past 3 years.

I did embark on a camping trip to Janes Island in Maryland however never had much luck with the fish cooperating there. It also rained most of the trip but still nice to get away for a weekend.

With most saltwater tournaments cancelled was only able to join my traveling fishing crew in October. What was once the Cape May Jamboree is now just a few guys that get together just to fish and have fun. Of course there’s always bragging rights and jokes!

Cape May Harbor Fishing Kayaks and Fishing Ships

2020 Photography

Participated in two Photography Contests and Placed in both! One was for the Delaware Estuary Partnership. I won Third Place. The other was my first attempt at a submission to Delaware Beach Life. A local prestigious life style and culture magazine. Surprisingly I placed 1st and 2nd in the Landscape Category out of 3 submissions!

2021 was a bit better

Kayak Fishing Florida

Took one of the longest trips with my kayak to Florida! Was able to enjoy kayak fishing the West Coast and to meet up with fellow anglers that had relocated to the area! Was able to manage some nice puppy drum and speckled trout while enjoying some beautiful weather in March! The trip didn’t end in Florida. Did some camping at Okefenokee Swamp. Exploring the swamp lead to some unique photograph opportunities! Although I didn’t fish the swamp the sheer size of the refuge was amazing. Only had one day on the water due to weather the next day. I highly recommend kayaking there. I will be planning a trip back sometime soon!

2021 was a bit better. Took one of the longest trips with my kayak to Florida! Was able to enjoy fishing the West Coast and to meet up with fellow anglers that had relocated to the area! Was able to manage some nice puppy drum and speckled trout while enjoying some beautiful weather in March! The trip didn’t end in Florida. Did some camping at Okefenokee Swamp. Exploring the swamp lead to some unique photograph opportunities! Although I didn’t fish the swamp the sheer size of the refuge was amazing. Only had one day on the water due to weather the next day. I highly recommend kayaking there. I will be planning a trip back sometime soon!

Traveling to the TBO Trifecta tournament which I took First Place catching the Largest Flounder (Fluke). Personally I don’t fish tournaments to win them. Rather enjoy the time on the water relaxing with my fishing buddies. So it was nice to place while not really trying to.

Also fished Cape May in October again. We had one of the most amazing October days ever! Flat calm in the ocean and in the 60’s air temp! Those days never last and the Saturday we were blown out by a gale that lasted into Sunday with rain. Still a great time was enjoyed by all.

Acquired a 2021 Jackson Kayak Bite which I rigged up with a Torqeedo 403 Ultralight and foot control steering. The kayak really flew but I sold it without the motor package. I really ended up missing the bite due to is light weight mobility. So I purchased a used Demo from Delaware Paddlesports in December. I will be re rigging that hull with the Torqeedo in 2022.

2021 Photography

On the photography side I did very well in 2022. With a 2nd Place and Honorable mention in Delaware Beach Life Magazine. Friends of Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge contest I Took 1st Place in Native Plants category, 2nd & 3rd places in The Beauty of Prime Hook Category, and 2nd Place in the Delmarva category! Very exciting!

2022 Is Here

Kayak Clamming on New Years Eve

Its February in Delaware and haven’t been able to catch a break with the weather or free time. Been hiking a bit to keep in shape. Registered my kayaks with the state and purchased my fishing license. Hoping for a good day to hit the water soon!

So please check back for future posts or follow The Plastic Hull on Facebook and @ThePlasticHull on Instagram for updates! Looking forward to seeing you out on the water, and answering questions you may have!

I’m pumped for the 2022 season!

Its August 2018 and the weather is hot! Stopping in at Delaware Paddlesports Dean Lokey passed on an invite to join him fishing the Eastern Shore. I love this area and its unique fishery so of course was down for the trip! We met up at 4am fueled up and headed out for the 2.5 hour drive off to Kiptopeke VA!

Traveling very early in the morning is a bonus.  Theres not many people traveling which makes driving much more enjoyable. The drive seems to pass by quicker although it tends to be the easiest route to travel. Pretty much a long streight flat road. Its literally three turns within the entire trek!

Arriving at Kipto around 6:30 and made a quick stop at Chris’s Bait and Tackle. I unfortunately left my fishing pants at home and didnt even bring board shorts. Luckily the Tackle shop had board shorts right out in front! To top it off they were 50% off. Win!! The guys working there told us that it was blowing around 20 on the water but it wasnt windy inland which was only a mile from the bay. The also told us fishing was pretty tough the past few days.

We then headed into the campsites to see what was available. Unfortunately it was tough to tell what was reserved and what wasn’t. So technology arose and I searched available campsites on my phone and booked reservations literally in front of the campsite. This was a first for me but was really cool!

We then headed down to the water. It was blowing but fortunately it was coming from the west/north west. The Kipto concrete Ship break wall is great to hide behind in these conditions! On our way out there was a pod of porpoises playing in the waves! It was a sight to see! Being on a kayak grants the ability to be up and close with this type of wildlife! Fishing the ships begun at slack tide. Which is key at this location. The tide always rips through here. You’ll find yourself using 3+ oz to fish the bottom in no time.

We met up with Dale and John. Maryland anglers that Dean knows. These guys were on vacation and asked us to join them! We fished the slack tide at the ships. Dale and John had caught a few fish including a small Cobia! Unfortunately small fish were tearing off our gulp tales so i decided to head out to open water around pound nets to see if i could find some trout. Well i found one little guy. It seemed a bit early for the specs but they were around.

The tide was now ripping out with the wind that had switched to a NW at 15 mph easy. We pretty much all gave up at the same time due to the deteriorating conditions.

Dean and I went back set up camp ran some errands and ate some RoFo Fried Chicken. Its sooo good!!

Around 3 we decided to head out again. Dean wanted to find the big bull reds. I wasnt set up for big fish so didn’t really care and tagged along. We arrived at the spot very early and it being so hot we all took a dip in bathtub like water. However we did find a few cool spots.

CBBT Chesakepe Bay Bridge Tunnel

We headed to the bridge and fished the pilings catching small sea bass croaker and oyster toads. BEtter than nothing. The sun set and we decided to head in against the tide the entire way with the mosquitos feasting on us. The Torqeedo saved me as it would have been an 8 mile paddle back.

The eastern shore at night is pitch black besides the lights on the bridge. Typical night humidity will create a fog which a headlamp beam can barely pass through. We managed to find the cars and load up.

 

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The next morning we broke camp and headed back to the ships to find an awesome flounder bite! Picking thru the shorts I ended up with one nice fish for the table. This was keeper flounder in four total states for me this season! Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia!

 

It was a shorter fishing day but after packing up we took in the scenery and weather prior to hitting the road. These road trips are what I live for. Relaxing times fueling a passion that I enjoy most! Its important.

The new Jackson Kayak 2019 Fishing Line Colors are in!! Available now! Take the poll and vote for your favorite color for 2019!

 

Available models with standard Jackson Kayak 2019 Fishing Line Colors are:

 


  • Coosa
  • Coosa FD
  • Coosa HD
  • Cuda HD

  • Liska
  • Big Rig HD/FD
  • Mayfly
  • Kraken 13.5

 Available in Battleship, Forest & Rockfish only:

  • Big Rig
  • Big Tuna
  • Kilroy

Available in only Rec Colors:

(Lime-Stone, Fireball, Macaw, Granite)

  • Bite
  • Skipper

What is your Favorite Color for 2019?
30 votes · 30 answers

Retired Colors from 2018:

  • Thunder Struck
  • Mangrove
  • Arctic

As always you may order a custom color for an up-charge and about 6 weeks wait time. Visit your local Jackson Kayak Dealer for more information. To find a dealer location near you please visit the www.jacksonkayak.com dealer locator.

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