Anyone have a Jackson Cuda 12 - Northern Beaches Sydney

[wise one]

Hi all

I'm seriously looking at getting a Jackson Cuda 12.

I've done lots of online research and am pretty happy that this is the craft for me, however it will be my first fishing kayak and so I would love to see one and maybe even have a quick paddle in one before committing my hard earned via an internet purchase or specific order with a dealer (I've not been able to find a dealer with one in Sydney!)

So I was hoping that maybe a fellow Raider might have one and I could arrange to meet them on one of their fishing trips so I could have a look at the craft and maybe even have a quick go in it....

I live in Manly Vale so would ideally be looking at Pittwater, Manly, Middle Harbour, Manly Dam, Narrabeen Lake etc.

I like the look of the Cuda 12 because:

• Its (relatively) small and so I should be able to handle myself and cartop
• It has a great seat
• It has great rod holders and other fishing features
• Its a paddle yak (I need to do some exercise on the top half of the body!)

If you can help out, please PM me.

Thanks in advance

Edited October 13, 2014 by wise one

[Longfish]

Horizon line canoes is where i got mine from, good boat, its right at the regatta centre in penrith so you can 'try before you buy' on the lake...its what i did...in hind sight however i probably would have gone for a peddle drive option

[wise one]

Thanks for that. Looks like a trip to Penrith. Surprised we don't have a dealer on the North Shore given the amount of water we have around here! Bayview, Manly or the Spit come to mind...

[zook2001]

Horrizons probably best as you can test paddle but there is a dealer at Croydon,I,m looking at a Wilderness Systems Ride once the new higher seat model is released locally,they look to be similar type of boat.

[wise one]

Well - did the long drive out to Penrith yesterday and ordered a Cuda 12.

Horizonline were great - I trialled the Cuda 12 on the lake there and it lived up to expectations.

So - will get it delivered this week and be out on Manly Dam (nice calm water to start with!) this weekend.

Cheers for the advice.

[wise one]

Well here is my new toy:

Took her out yesterday for a "shake down" paddle on Manly Dam. Very impressed - easy to paddle, exceptionally comfortable seat (with inflatable lumbar support) and very stable.

A bit more practice and I will add a rod and see if I can catch some of the bass in the dam!

Edited November 3, 2014 by wise one

[Guest no one]

Looking good!

[wise one]

First short outing with a rod on Saturday

Managed 2 bass and 2 redfin from Manly Dam

Ni great size but still happy to get a few fish ob the first attempt.