A Kayak Anglers Christmas List

Prior to writing this article taking a simple question to kayak fishing Facebook Groups. The question read….

Fellas. I’m currently working on an article and need some input. Its really simple. What is on your kayak fishing paraphernalia wish list for holiday gifts? I’m thinking kayak angler specific. Not along the lines of rods reels and tackle. Any input well be much appreciated.

Have a happy thanksgiving all!!
Thanks!!

Well here were the results. Not in any particular order!

• New fish finder
  • Dragonfly
  • Elite 5 Chirp
• Nocqua Pro Power kit
• Gps Unit
• Kayak rudder kit
  • Sealect Desings
• Various Yak Attack products
  • Black Pack
  • Lever Lock Anchor Trilley
  • Visi Carbon Pro
  • Camera Mounts
  • Gear Tracks
• Ram Mounts
  • Rod Holders
  • Phone Mounts
  • Camera Mounts
• Upgrading that old uncomfortable PFD!
• A new Kayak Fishing Paddle!
  • Bending Branches
  • Aquabound
• Electric Propulsion such as a Torqeedo 403 Ultralight!
• Standard Horizon VHF Radio
• A Camera
• Power Pole Micro
• Paddle Holder
• Bluetooth Speaker
• Clothing
  • Waders
  • Kokotat Dry gear
  • Warm non Cotton base layers
  • Gloves
  • Beanie

So send Santa over here to The Plastic Hull and ask him to check the list!!!

Have a Merry Christmas!

The Plastic Hull and founder Matt Trucks have been featured on Kayak Angler TV. Check out Scott MacGregor founder of Kayak Angler TV and his coverage of my Jackson Kayak Big Rig rigging at the Jersey Paddle Sports expo 2015!! Going over gear such as the Ecoxgear Ecorox – Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, Bending Branches Navigator Paddle, the Lowrance Elite 5 Chirp Chart Plotter and Sonar, and the Torqeedo Ultralight 403 along with its integration to the Big Rig.

Yak Chum’s Personal 2014 Jackson Kayak Big Rig in Detail:

2014 Jackson Kayak BIG RIG in Green Hornet Color:

Rigging:

Rigged for Lowrance Elite 5 Fishfinder or Elite 5 TI series with scupper Transducer Install

Torqeedo Ultralight 403 Installed With RAM Mounted Throttle Controller Unit

Gear Track Mounted Bait Cutting Board

Paddle Used:

Bending Branches Angler Pro in Sea foam Green 250 cm

Accessories Used:

• Lowrance Elite 5 TI Sonar/Chart-plotter Touchscreen & Side Scan Unit (Ram Mounted to Center Track)
• Standard Horizon HX290 VHF Radio w/ External Speaker Mic
• 12 volt battery in DIY Waterproof Battery Box
• Ram Mounts  X Grip for Smart Phones (Mounts my Samsung Galaxy S5 in LifeProof case)
• EcoXGear – EcoRox Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (Ram Mounted)
• Yak Attack Visi Carbon Pro (Flag with Light RAM Mounted to Crate)
• Ram Tube Style Rod Holders (Included from Jackson Factory)
• Milk Crate & Crate Pack w/ 3 Extra rod holders
• Various Camera Mounts (Typically two at one time)
• C-Tug with Mullet Miller Conversion Wheeleez (A must have with this boat)
• Custom DIY Anchor Trolley with Track Mounted ZigZag Cleat
• Track Mounted Cutting Board

My 2015 Upgrades:

• Jackson Elite 2.0 Seat with RealtreeMAX5 Camo seat cover
• Cam lock seat mounting strap
• Leaning post pads
• Rubber Adhesive deck pad

My 2016 Upgrades:

• 2016 Jackson Kayak Routed dual layer foam deck pad
• Added Line Cutterz to Seat
• Lowrance Elite 5 TI Totalscan Install