Heading home with a Jackson cuda! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbaker · 06-01-2012, 10:57 PM

What's up guys, I haven't been around since I moved up to redding but I'm going to be back in SD next week. I'm looking to do some fishing Monday morning and all day Tuesday. I'm bring down the new cuda from Jackson kayak to try some southern salt. If any one is going to be around hit me up, I'm always looking for some company. I'm thinking about hitting shelter island first.

jbaker · 06-08-2012, 07:13 PM

heres my report, i finally got out on tuesday morning. I launched from shelter island around 7 am and made my way across the channel. I tried to make some bait around the old jetty but could only scratch up one massive jack smelt. So I was back to throwing plastics. First cast was a 13" hali, then another hali a little smaller. I was hoping mom was home but no luck. I made my way back across the channel and hit up the south end of the SI. That area has been my go to hali spot over the years and heard a report of nice fish hooked earlier in the day. that was the last of my halibut hopes, it was spotty central the rest of the day. I was fishing 6lb test on my trout rod and having a blast. I was also able to sneak out later that night to hit up glorietta bay for some night bassin. The jackson cud a was a dream to paddle. all day comfort in the seat department, glides like a dream, and has a built in butter holder! After years in malibu's and ocean kayaks the jackson is a speed machine.

jbaker · 06-08-2012, 07:15 PM

a few more

Oxbeast1210 · 09-17-2012, 05:41 PM

Hey have you done much More fishing in San Diego with it?

Im thinking about getting one but worried about how it will do in cali waters?

kobra · 09-17-2012, 06:39 PM

Great job! Looks like you had a really fun day.

mtnbykr2 · 09-17-2012, 08:11 PM

very good report, the boat is simiar to the Malibu hull design, it does appear wider though, what is the width...I wouldn't mind playin in the srf with that I bet it would do welll...

Oxbeast1210 · 09-17-2012, 08:21 PM

MTN i was thinking the same as you reminds me of some of the Malibu yaks and they seem to do well out there..

jbaker · 09-18-2012, 11:13 PM

I only spent a few days in sd with the cuda but have had it out off the norcal coast. If you check out NorCalKayakanglers.com there's lots of talk about the cuda. The boat performs extremely well in the ocean. In my opinion it paddled better than my xfactor or stealth 14. The boat handles our 10'+ swells up here great so I really don't see how it wouldn't handle lake la jolla

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Oxbeast1210 · 09-19-2012, 07:02 PM

Jbaker thanks for the response I picked up the cuda today Blackwidow color
Im taking it into the gulf of mexico tomorrow morning to see how it does
thanks again!

Sdspeed · 09-20-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

very good report, the boat is simiar to the Malibu hull design, it does appear wider though, what is the width...I wouldn't mind playin in the srf with that I bet it would do welll...

Cuda Specs
Malibu Stealth 14 is 3 inches wider!

Some were asking?

JK Kayaks » Kayak Fishing » Cuda » Cuda Specs
$1299 – $1499 with rudder

Length (ft, in)	14′ 3″
Width (in)	30.5″
Height (in)	11″ (seat area)
Weight (Pounds)	80 lbs (74 lbs w/o seat)
Seat Type (WW, Elite, Mold)	Elite Seat
Front Hatch (Y/N), Dimensions (in)	Yes, 16 1/4″ X 11 3/8″
Day Hatch (Y/N), Dimensions (in)	Yes, 5 1/2″
Rear Hatch (Y/N), Dimensions (in)	Yes, 9 3/8″
Deck Rigging (Y/N, Bow, Stern, Both)	Yes, Both
Rudder (Yes/No, Optional)	Yes, Optional
Rudder Type (Smart, Peg)	Smart
Footrest Type (Peg, Foam, WW, Mold, etc)	Peg
Opt. Overall (lbs)	135-225 lbs
Capacity (lbs)	400 lbs

06-01-2012, 10:57 PM	#1
jbaker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 85	Heading home with a Jackson cuda! What's up guys, I haven't been around since I moved up to redding but I'm going to be back in SD next week. I'm looking to do some fishing Monday morning and all day Tuesday. I'm bring down the new cuda from Jackson kayak to try some southern salt. If any one is going to be around hit me up, I'm always looking for some company. I'm thinking about hitting shelter island first.

09-17-2012, 08:11 PM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	very good report, the boat is simiar to the Malibu hull design, it does appear wider though, what is the width...I wouldn't mind playin in the srf with that I bet it would do welll... __________________

09-18-2012, 11:13 PM	#8
jbaker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 85	I only spent a few days in sd with the cuda but have had it out off the norcal coast. If you check out NorCalKayakanglers.com there's lots of talk about the cuda. The boat performs extremely well in the ocean. In my opinion it paddled better than my xfactor or stealth 14. The boat handles our 10'+ swells up here great so I really don't see how it wouldn't handle lake la jolla.

09-17-2012, 05:41 PM	#4
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Hey have you done much More fishing in San Diego with it? Im thinking about getting one but worried about how it will do in cali waters?

09-17-2012, 06:39 PM	#5
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Great job! Looks like you had a really fun day.

09-17-2012, 08:21 PM	#7
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	MTN i was thinking the same as you reminds me of some of the Malibu yaks and they seem to do well out there..

09-19-2012, 07:02 PM	#9
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Jbaker thanks for the response I picked up the cuda today Blackwidow color Im taking it into the gulf of mexico tomorrow morning to see how it does thanks again!