Anyone use the Jackson Cuda ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Oxbeast1210 · 09-17-2012, 02:16 PM

Just wondering if anyone In San Diego fishes this Platform?
I have a trident 13 but want to make the Switch to the Jackson cuda found a great deal on one with a rudder
any input?

I was going to go hobie again Owned a pro angler and outback but these constant knee issues are keeping me from pulling the trigger again.

thank you
Oscar

Siebler · 09-17-2012, 03:08 PM

PAL donated one to HOW SoCal and while it is a very nice boat, I see it as more of a flatwater kayak as has everybody who has paddled it.

Oxbeast1210 · 09-17-2012, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the reply people out here use them regularly in the gulf of mexico Im just not sure how the waters here differ from the water there in cali.
I dont like the seats that most sit on top kayaks use..

Siebler · 09-17-2012, 05:09 PM

Ahh you didnt fill out your Location information in your Profile so I figured you were local, that does make a difference.

You are right, Gulf Coast guys love them. Water is generally a lot more calm there and surf isnt what we have here. Gulf/Bayou coast is probably the biggest market for the Cuda.

Oxbeast1210 · 09-17-2012, 05:12 PM

I apologize Im currently in florida but will be moving to San diego next month. seems my options are limited if I don't want a typical kayak seat.

thanks for responding

Oxbeast1210 · 09-17-2012, 05:13 PM

How would you compare it to the trident 13?
I like everything about it except my seat options.

even with the surf to summit expedition I was disappointed.

09-17-2012, 02:16 PM	#1
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Anyone use the Jackson Cuda ? Just wondering if anyone In San Diego fishes this Platform? I have a trident 13 but want to make the Switch to the Jackson cuda found a great deal on one with a rudder any input? I was going to go hobie again Owned a pro angler and outback but these constant knee issues are keeping me from pulling the trigger again. thank you Oscar

09-17-2012, 03:08 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	PAL donated one to HOW SoCal and while it is a very nice boat, I see it as more of a flatwater kayak as has everybody who has paddled it. __________________ CJ Siebler

09-17-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Ahh you didnt fill out your Location information in your Profile so I figured you were local, that does make a difference. You are right, Gulf Coast guys love them. Water is generally a lot more calm there and surf isnt what we have here. Gulf/Bayou coast is probably the biggest market for the Cuda. __________________ CJ Siebler

09-17-2012, 03:10 PM	#3
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Thanks for the reply people out here use them regularly in the gulf of mexico Im just not sure how the waters here differ from the water there in cali. I dont like the seats that most sit on top kayaks use..

09-17-2012, 05:12 PM	#5
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	I apologize Im currently in florida but will be moving to San diego next month. seems my options are limited if I don't want a typical kayak seat. thanks for responding

09-17-2012, 05:13 PM	#6
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	How would you compare it to the trident 13? I like everything about it except my seat options. even with the surf to summit expedition I was disappointed.