First Flounder Trip 2019 in the New Topwater PDL Kayak

More about the Topwater PDL 120 here - bit.ly/tw120pdl...
Hit the water at about 2pm targeting Fluke for the shakedown run in my new kayak, the Old Town Topwater 120 PDL. Overall it was a slow day but I jigged a couple Keepers and a few more shorts and lucked into a decent weakfish.. I got off the water once the wind from a thunderstorm came in hot. Old Town shipped me this kayak to review and use, heres what I thought. It performed as well as I would have hoped, I cruised about 3mph comfortably, had plenty of extra storage space I didn't use on this minimal afternoon trip, stood comfortably, barely got a drop of water on me as I paddled hard into a 15-20mph wind, the steering was simple, it had immediate response as i turned the rudder, instant reverse was clutch for maintaining my drift. I am not one to pay much attention to detail or notice any little specific pro's/cons, but everything was smooth, the only drawback I can find is it weighs 87lbs which makes it a pain to throw on top of my car, which I already knew before getting on the water. Once on the water though I couldn't find anything I didn't like about it.
Hopefully it continues without issue.
My Rod - Jiggingworld nexus 7' 1-4oz JW-NX701S-MH tackleworld.co...
I used a stradic 4000 in this vid but I would recommend the daiwa bg instead as imo its a better reel and for less money (thanks matteo for the recommendation).
stradic I used - tackleworld.co...
Daiwa BG (which youll see in future inshore salt vids, id get the 2500 size for flukin) - tackleworld.co...
my fishfinder - amzn.to/2MxwanZ
my camera (damn its cheap now) - amzn.to/2MyKf4D
Used 3/4oz spros most of the day - amzn.to/2WtMbQA
used 5" gulp grubs.. they are cheaper at tackle world than amazon. 6.99 here - tackleworld.co...

[@briantuohy6145]

You should do a video on the fish finder you have there aren’t many videos on that unit, at least not many useful ones anyway lol. I’d love to see someone use it who has a head on their shoulders please and thank you!

[@CookingandFishing]

Holy shit...net, ice, shoes...Seamoney came prepared

[@ChrisMcIntee]

it has taken all my life but ive finally learned a little preparation goes a long way

Beautiful place, Congratulations! Fishing was amazing! *Hug!!!!* 👍🎣🐟🐠

[@traumahawk517]

I Got two shorts behind Borgatta Casino last week on incoming tide with 1/2 oz bucktail and 4 in chartruse gulp mullet,,,,Today Just got back from ocean city 9th bridge fishing pier ocean city side using same combo out going tide...Negative Results..Not even a bite....Next Week gonna hit the jetties along absecon inlet atlantic city side hopefully have better luck!

[@bighead421]

I’m glad you got a new tape measure. Great video. How hard is it to load that kayak onto your truck?

[@drrichybanks1396]

Tony C was wondering the same thing

[@BASSNGRASS]

First maybe second Hell I don’t know might be 30th lmao

[@jwiswall]

Letting that weakfish go, man... true sportsman. You don't see that happen too much. Good on you, great channel. Keep up the good work.

[@dashermike3207]

Curious about the gopro. Were you using any kind of special mic on this trip? Noticed some wind noise but not really bothersome as I listened. Also wondered about your mounting of the camera. Nice video. Love flounder fishing.

[@danielweise8516]

Chris, did you in fact make shit happen? Great video. I hate heavy kayaks at the end of the day.

[@TomV888]

Bro im high as hell enjoying your vids you just inspired me to buy a kayak myself but what do you when you gotta take a piss, do you just ninja that shit real quick or just whip it out n whoever sees gets a free show hahaha

[@mikeinnj4424]

Which would you prefer in the ocean with some chop, the Hobi or Topwater?

[@dmac5678]

how do you determine what ounce bucktail to use, would it be better to go heavier even if its alittle too much?

[@superduper90210]

Bout to hit Jersey fluke for the first time on Saturday with the boys, can't wait. Question is do i try the bacon out or just stick to gulp and live bait

[@adamwkhan8110]

Bring both if gulp don’t work use the bacon ma guy

[@TheSecretsquirrel222]

When are we getting another flounder bacon vid.... Come on man..

[@mattl7341]

SeaMoney....making shit happen

[@Turosr]

That’s why you don’t text and boat!!! 😂

[@aidanguida494]

what island were you behind like Avalon, stone harbor, sea isle?

[@geoffgurney88]

Nice kayak 👌 great videos

[@ajandnik1]

Just as good as hobie I would say that to they gave it to me hobie for life my dude.

[@moist_minister1902]

Finally my nigga back

[@zachmauch4451]

Nice to see you're alive and made it out because if not the video wouldnt have been posted! Keep up the great content man would love to buy some merch from you if you have any been subbed for almost 2 years. Maybe do some kayak catfishing?

[@robertdiehl1281]

Nice kayak Chris. Nice trout. Nice flounders lol. Nice fishing with no one else even close. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jasl7358]

They're getting ready to close our flounder fishing for two years or more in NC. Sportfishing and commercial

[@tracemascorro2241]

Weakfish? Never heard that name before. Where I’m from those are called trout. Spotted sea trout.

[@perryjohnson1701]

Good size dogfish that swam by...I guess they’re not camera shy

[@americanmaker8608]

That storm was wicked. I would have shit my pants.

[@christophersmith8850]

Great release dood! Spiritual karma will smile on you for letting that fish go unscathed

[@mcmccrane]

How about a catch and cook flounder vid? Crab stuffed? C'mon Man!

[@quinnm.2314]

man wish we couldve seen how the topwater handled it. i guess since you were going with wind it wouldnt be a problem.

[@sakimano]

And get a hawg trough measuring board. Nice and easy, hold the fish on it.

[@michaelallen7202]

Nice meeting you out there. I ended up with 3 shorts after I saw you, that day.

[@robfarnam938]

Ain't nothing like that evening bite. Gotta love it. Nice vid, keep em comeing.

[@TeamDuckMeat]

Nice video. Idk what it is but I could listen to you ramble on for hours lol

[@rona.7058]

Nice weakfish, I would've been so stoked

[@TheFishingDream]

Was this in Barnegat bay?

[@jasepitre4508]

You should do a catch and cook with them flounders

[@Wissahickonwild]

It's a comin in hot. nice vid

[@iFish54321]

Yeah, back on the plastic boat. That kayak looks awesome

[@saganworshipper6062]

Wait, no bacon!?!?!

[@alexgaudelli4294]

I have the same unit, how you liking yours?

[@MatindianGirl06]

Great flounder fishing. Be safe.

[@joemastorio239]

What kind of glasses you have?

[@mattdish]

I was just down there. All were 1" under

[@nelsonmartin4017]

Great video man. Be safe out there..

[@fishinlife6336]

Nice job man! Kayak looks great.

[@SchusterFishes]

Very nice Weakie man

[@okuma7713]

Hey guys...Is he made it to the shore?

[@onfootbassin]

Why don't you like the beginning of incoming tide in saltwater? I'm a freshwater bass angler trying to learn more about the salt.

[@jamesmatkowski33]

Water is colder and lower

[@ChrisBhris222]

Weather forecast is never accurate

[@ryanwenzel4598]

Hey man maybe you can help me out. New to kayak fishing. I can never get my buck tail low enough in the water not sure if I'm doing something wrong but it seems no matter what weight I use the current just drags it a few inches below surface

[@robinandretta9818]

Try using braid as light as you can go. 10lb test for backbay is fine.

[@tomasalbergo9493]

How do you know when to set the hook on a flounder? Everybody says something different so I don't know what the right timing is

[@ThirdGenCamMan]

I drop bottom and bounce the sinker and you'll know when it hits.

[@muchomango420]

how far down are you?

[@sakimano]

Why'd you change away from hobie?

[@daveola2105]

It was given to him by Old Town. They have been giving these things away like candy to KZbinrs lately. I'd give it a season and see how many are back with Hobie when the newness wears off.

[@Mark-yn1gr]

Awesome vid bro

[@jackrippers8526]

glasses, brand?

[@lkncatfish7586]

yea, back on yak`

[@roberthayes6788]

What length?

[@LHSportfishing]

Good stuff

[@SaysClanHD]

Nj fluke bite has been awful:(

[@patatoman5111]

SaysClanHD not as bad as De😂

[@holdentudiks534]

Not if you know what you are doing or where to find them. I've been killing it!

[@patatoman5111]

Holden Tudiks ah nice man 👍🏼

[@bbforlife2281]

Where are u fishing at this location what state

[@ron6064]

he's not going to tell you. all you people do is ask for spots like find your own fucking fish

[@sky2k316]

Beast

[@cleankill4490]

Love ur vids

[@shaney3116]

Yes sir!

[@1olta1balik73]

Hey guys is anybody know where is he's fishing?

[@jamesrumagit2601]

this place around cap may atlantic city nj

[@1olta1balik73]

Tanks brother🤝

[@suhwateezea.214]

Is this in Easter shore VA?

[@ron6064]

its at your moms house

[@dannyguldbrandtsen673]

nice new kajak

[@skadoosh3820]

👍🏼

[@mintdiggity8318]

Nice Weakie Bro

[@mintdiggity8318]

Seems like the flounder might have picked up since then too

[@theianmader2570]

My moive??

[@chrispaez6918]

Do you prefer the Hobie drive with back and forth peddling or the rotary type?

[@Ivovshtinata]

You look much better shaved...

[@bomiwonabi]

Yeeeaaa mang. FDR fluke on point.

[@megawatch8625]

Nice eye-opener at the end \m/

[@easylemmon1791]

I need some help with spots for the kayak i use the same rig but can’t catch any keepers

[@rona.7058]

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