Growing up in “The First State,” my summers and leisure hours were dedicated to pursuing largemouth bass in any accessible body of water reachable by my trusty bike. It was at the tender age of 12 when I achieved a personal milestone, reeling in my largest-ever largemouth bass from a serene farm pond. Over the course of my life, I’ve made valiant attempts to surpass this memorable catch, but it stands unchallenged at a remarkable 8 pounds and 11 ounces.
The allure of fishing from a kayak had always held a special fascination for me. In 2017, I decided to take the plunge and purchased a used kayak, eager to explore this new avenue of angling. It didn’t take long for me to become utterly captivated by the experience, and by the year’s end, I had entered my inaugural local kayak tournament.
My tournament record boasts an impressive tally of over 85 top-ten finishes, and much of the credit for my consistent success can be attributed to the outstanding performance delivered by my Hobie kayak.
