Love this fishing Kayak! I basically lived on this Kayak all spring and summer, from the coastal Carolina Outer Banks to the Blue Ridge Mountains' French Broad River, the 4th oldest river in the world. Jackson's Cuda has served me well during the dry season we had in the Piedmont and Triad regions. Although it's fairly heavy (and super heavy duty/rugged/tough), it's easy to handle and navigate during lower water levels...while the fishing during those times - not so easy ;-) Great storage systems, enough for overnight trips, fry up some fish, sleep in my hammock, and wake up to paddle another leg. Tons of tie downs and connection points so your fishing gear is easily accessible.
The ample tie downs and rails for accessories is also good for beginners so you don't lose all your expensive gear when you flip over a time or two (it's bound to happen in the river, just don't paddle alone and don't panic). Not to mention how cool they look! I love Jackson Kayak's style and get tons of compliments. I added my own drag anchor system for fishing the lakes on windy days. Did not get a rudder system, but it comes prepared with all the clearances/channels to install one if I should decide to later on. I often take my two dogs out on it, where one sits behind my cooler (*which I strap in behind my chair) and the other stands with her paws at the Bow, leading the charge. As long as they don't move around too much, we fair really well. Highly recommend.
