New rides are here :)

RedWolf · Post by **RedWolf** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:59 am

Well, it's official, Kelly and I both have our new yaks now and can't wait for a nice weather day to coincide with a day off for us. For myself, I got a Jackson Cuda 14 in the Limon color, and Kelly decided to go with a WS Tarpon 120 in light lime. Todd at FTU was very helpful and patient with us as we asked a lot of stupid questions and made our decisions as to what we wanted and how we wanted them rigged, and did an excellent job of installing the extras that we asked for.

Kelly's T120
Light lime color, added rudder, anchor trolley, 2 flush mount rod holders behind seat, universal base for slide trac for a scotty rod holder, and a yak-attack 6' park-n-pole. Powered by a 230cm Aqua Bound Manta Ray carbon paddle.

RedWolf · Post by **RedWolf** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:05 am

My Limon Cuda. Added rudder, anchor trolley, Yak-attack 6' park-n-pole. Included, 2 Ram-mount rod tubes, 1 Ram mount rod holder, and Go Pro mount. powered by a 240cm AquaBound Manta Ray carbon paddle.

BKevil86 · Post by **BKevil86** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:44 am

Congrats on the two new rides!

Time to get them slimed!

OzFnD · Post by **OzFnD** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:23 am

Both kayaks look great , but have to be a little bias here and say Ive got preference for that Jackson Kayak ( awesome looking ride).

Would love a Jackson kayak in my fishing arsenal

cliftonio · Post by **cliftonio** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:22 am

Ah nothing like that new kayak smell!

Congrats on the new yachts for you and the wife!

OzFnD · Post by **OzFnD** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:29 am

Hard to say but I think a new yak is almost better than a new wife......

Glad my wife isn't a member of this forum.

OzFnD

slowride · Post by **slowride** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:37 am

looks like you guys are ready for a good time.......gonna be a fun summer...

Coachsmills · Post by **Coachsmills** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:25 am

Nice kayaks Joe. Congrats on the new editions.

Matyyaker · Post by **Matyyaker** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:01 am

Sweet rides, Im sure I'll see'em at the LSKS weigh in.

Bearwolf34 · Post by **Bearwolf34** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:31 am

Awesome looking cuda!

Troutless · Post by **Troutless** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:44 am

Congrats on the new rides, they look great. How well does the Cuda handle BTB fishing? I wonder how well its drains water out going through the breakers?

reddog · Post by **reddog** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:04 pm

Nice Kayaks... Just need them slimed

On The Bay · Post by **On The Bay** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:15 pm

ahhhh man that Jackson Cuda look sick. Nice ride

YAK_Addiction · Post by **YAK_Addiction** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:38 pm

Sweet rides!

RedWolf · Post by **RedWolf** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:07 pm

Matyyaker wrote:Sweet rides, Im sure I'll see'em at the LSKS weigh in.

Yep, both will be in the back of my truck or on the kayak launch pad along with the Frenzy.

Troutless wrote:How well does the Cuda handle BTB fishing? I wonder how well its drains water out going through the breakers?

Tino takes his BTB and says it does real well, I'm still waiting on a chance to get mine wet with something other than a garden hose or a rain shower, but will definately post up once I get to run it through the surf.

readtrio · Post by **readtrio** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:57 am

Nice yaks!
I recently bought 2 Cuda 14s, a Black Widow for my son, and a Yellow Jacket for myself.
They are very nice boats and I love mine!! All I need now is a rudder!!!
Congrats on your new boats!!!!

FJCruisin · Post by **FJCruisin** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:03 am

Nice! If I ever switch back to a paddle type yak from my current pedal yak, a Cuda would be at the top of my list. I love the layout, seat, and colors. Congrats on the new rides.

RedWolf · Post by **RedWolf** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:39 pm

I switched from a Hobie PA to the Cuda 14 for several reasons, first and foremost was the weight of the boat, was just to much to handle when I went out by myself. Second, while the PA can handle skinny water, it doesn't do so easily, and most of my fishing now is done in the bays/marshes searching for reds and flounders. Third, I've got a knee that is starting to go bad on me, and pedaling the Hobie all day was really starting to wear on that bad knee.

phil413tx · Post by **phil413tx** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:17 pm

I have heard a lot of good things about those Jackson's. I would love to hear a few reports after your first voyages.

texasag07 · Post by **texasag07** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:22 pm

Nice new boats Joe. I really like the color of the tarpon 120! Now it's time to go get them dirty.

RedWolf · Post by **RedWolf** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:37 am

Ssshhh, not to loud, the weather gods may hear, but Thursday may be a cold, but doable day for a bit of paddling about.

RedWolf · Post by **RedWolf** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:36 pm

Kelly enjoying her new T120

No slime, but she found the mud!

Bonnie in Frenzy

mlyle · Post by **mlyle** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:40 pm

All these pretty yaks and your daughter still gets the frenzy??

On The Bay · Post by **On The Bay** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:44 pm

Looks like yall had fun. How did you like the cuda out in the water?

RedWolf · Post by **RedWolf** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:29 pm

mlyle wrote:All these pretty yaks and your daughter still gets the frenzy??

LMAO, she actually likes that little boat. But I am going to start looking for an upgrade for her soon.

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