Jackson Kayaks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kelp Cutter · 07-12-2013, 05:25 PM

1 week after my Cuda 14 purchase, Jackson unveils the new Big Rig...Its all good though, The Cuda 14 Black Widow looks SAAAWWWEEEEETT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuKRh6Vw37k

roadx · 07-12-2013, 05:30 PM

that power pole will come in handy at LJ

Kelp Cutter · 07-12-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by roadx

that power pole will come in handy at LJ

dont tell me that, i am going to have buyers remorse

danjor · 07-12-2013, 05:44 PM

That's got to be one long paddle to move that wide beast....

Kelp Cutter · 07-12-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by danjor

That's got to be one long paddle to move that wide beast....

THATS WHAT SHE SAID!

ctfphoto · 07-12-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by roadx

that power pole will come in handy at LJ

Maybe they sell 100 foot extensions

beef78 · 07-12-2013, 06:36 PM

Looks like it's going to be too much to drag around. I love the rod gutters tho.

Amish Ed · 07-12-2013, 09:59 PM

Seems like overkill to me. I can't imagine paddling a 37" wide yak.

vincentek9 · 07-12-2013, 10:05 PM

i'd ditch the power pole and slap on a trolling motor. i wouldnt want to paddle that beast around.

alanw · 07-12-2013, 10:22 PM

I don't know my stealth is 33" wide, another 2" each side might not make that much difference especially when you're seated higher on the boat

easyday · 07-12-2013, 11:44 PM

Great for lakes and serios bass guys. I think it would be to much to paddle into the wind on a choppy day.

PE.rider · 07-13-2013, 06:24 AM

Probably would need to put a 2.5HP outboard on that thing...

MrPatrick · 07-13-2013, 07:01 AM

As a former FND owner that used a 220cm paddle, it might not be too bad. The hull design looks efficient, unlike a FND. If you use a 240cm paddle I would probably be fine. Just put the seat in the low position do paddling, learn proper technique and fish.

makobob · 07-13-2013, 11:56 AM

Well, the PA 14 is only 38" wide and it paddles ok if you use a longer paddle AND learn how to steer and lean. BTW it carries a lot of fish, nice this time of year.

Siebler · 07-14-2013, 07:23 AM

The boat is huge but not impossible to paddle as it is the same hull as the Big Tuna.

Werner Paddles is now making paddles in a 250cm size to meet the needs of these new wider boats and higher seats. The industry is changing and going in this direction for most boats. I wouldnt be surprised to see some cool new boats for our market in the next year ot 2 though.

easyday · 07-14-2013, 08:16 AM

Interesting.....

JarrodMc · 07-14-2013, 08:34 AM

A 250cm paddle would push it along no problem. Personally I wouldn't fish a Big Rig in LJ or be very keen on surf launching it but it's a sweet boat. For the bays and lakes that we have it would be a real killer.

taggermike · 07-14-2013, 10:44 AM

It looks Jackson is focussing on the east and gulf coast. When I fished the outer banks of NC that boat would have been sweet. The power pole is rediculous in open water but they are graet in the shallow sounds and back waters. I used to just shove a broom stick through a scupper hole and in to the mud. Mike

07-12-2013, 05:25 PM	#1
Kelp Cutter Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego,CA via Texas Posts: 51	Jackson Kayaks 1 week after my Cuda 14 purchase, Jackson unveils the new Big Rig...Its all good though, The Cuda 14 Black Widow looks SAAAWWWEEEEETT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuKRh6Vw37k

07-12-2013, 05:30 PM	#2
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	that power pole will come in handy at LJ __________________

07-12-2013, 06:36 PM	#7
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	Looks like it's going to be too much to drag around. I love the rod gutters tho. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

07-12-2013, 09:59 PM	#8
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Seems like overkill to me. I can't imagine paddling a 37" wide yak. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

07-12-2013, 10:05 PM	#9
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 531	i'd ditch the power pole and slap on a trolling motor. i wouldnt want to paddle that beast around. __________________

07-12-2013, 05:44 PM	#4
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	That's got to be one long paddle to move that wide beast....

07-12-2013, 10:22 PM	#10
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I don't know my stealth is 33" wide, another 2" each side might not make that much difference especially when you're seated higher on the boat __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

07-12-2013, 11:44 PM	#11
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Great for lakes and serios bass guys. I think it would be to much to paddle into the wind on a choppy day. __________________

07-13-2013, 06:24 AM	#12
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Probably would need to put a 2.5HP outboard on that thing...

07-13-2013, 07:01 AM	#13
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	As a former FND owner that used a 220cm paddle, it might not be too bad. The hull design looks efficient, unlike a FND. If you use a 240cm paddle I would probably be fine. Just put the seat in the low position do paddling, learn proper technique and fish.

07-13-2013, 11:56 AM	#14
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Well, the PA 14 is only 38" wide and it paddles ok if you use a longer paddle AND learn how to steer and lean. BTW it carries a lot of fish, nice this time of year. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

07-14-2013, 07:23 AM	#15
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	The boat is huge but not impossible to paddle as it is the same hull as the Big Tuna. Werner Paddles is now making paddles in a 250cm size to meet the needs of these new wider boats and higher seats. The industry is changing and going in this direction for most boats. I wouldnt be surprised to see some cool new boats for our market in the next year ot 2 though. __________________ CJ Siebler

07-14-2013, 08:16 AM	#16
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Interesting..... __________________

07-14-2013, 08:34 AM	#17
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	A 250cm paddle would push it along no problem. Personally I wouldn't fish a Big Rig in LJ or be very keen on surf launching it but it's a sweet boat. For the bays and lakes that we have it would be a real killer. __________________

07-14-2013, 10:44 AM	#18
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	It looks Jackson is focussing on the east and gulf coast. When I fished the outer banks of NC that boat would have been sweet. The power pole is rediculous in open water but they are graet in the shallow sounds and back waters. I used to just shove a broom stick through a scupper hole and in to the mud. Mike