Great video overall on a great boat. I have been very pleased with mine. Good call out on the capacity rating especially shouting out to chris's video. The on water evaluation will be good. I ran mine in class 3 whitewater. It handled it well even with sitting up high. I was skeptical on the center footpegs but they arent too bad. They were comfortable and I got used to them quickly. I still prefer them on the sides vs center. It feels like I have more control. I understand using the center footpegs to make room for rods while keeping the boat width down. I tried moving the coosa x footpegs to the tri track and also my yupik footpegs to it. It didnt work too great though Im still trying some other ideas. The hull of the boat prevents the footpegs for sitting flush with the tri track. I'd like to open the center more to add more gear like chainsaws when I have to load it heavy. I've not had a chance to load it heavily yet, but it appears it will handle very well. Its a nice boat between the bite and the bigrig with more capability that the others. Yes its heavy, but its a stout solid boat. It doesnt paddle like a heavy boat though and handles all types of water well. I use vertical paddle strokes so tracking wasnt an issue. I like using a bed extender with my boats that are over 11', especially when they are heavier. I have a shortbed F150 and the bed extender helps alot. Load the boat front first even though its rounded and run the strap through that handle as described. Its a backup anyways so will rarely stress it. Then I run two straps to the handle sticking out the back. I often use soft loop straps looped through the handle then tie down straps attached to those. Finally I add one strap around the bed extender as this keeps the boat held down and ensures the boat wont move. Sometimes the boat will bounce up and cause hooked straps to disengage. Some say this is overkill but I would rather over secure my boat then have it move around. Especially one so heavy and expensive as this. I much prefer the open rear deck of the X over the HD. Its one thing I liked with the bigrig. It gives me more capability and flexibility. The front hatch is big and useful. However you cant get a 2 piece 250cm paddle into it as a backup. I would certainly add the front hatch tray. I miss having side handles when moving the boat around. I will be adding them too. Its imperative with the ez high low seat to attach a short rope or a 3' cam strap to the seat securing it to the boat. Its possible for the seat to come out of the track when you swim in current. It happened to me twice in big water. The strap kept my seat attached to the boat. It also makes for a good backup if a seat strap breaks. Ive had two of them break so far (on my bite seats but the same seat) and had to get them warrantied. Great review and insights as always.
Had this all last season. Love and still love it. This is my main tournament kayak now. Have a xi3 mounted on the front. It works but took some fine tuning. That flat nose is small. Wish it had side handles for loading and unloading. Such a heavy kayak without having anywhere to grab mid section. Everything else has been great. The tri track is everywhere. Deck is huge and very strong. Love the rod tip protectors. I keep it loaded up so I’m ready right when I get to the ramp. Great kayak.
The Jackson Coosa X is way too big and heavy for me to transport and launch (Full Disclosure: I weigh 130 lbs and I cartop my kayak). But I enjoy learning from you about all the fishing kayaks. On this one I am curious to see how the reels on multiple 6'6" and 7' spinning rods would position when using those horizontal rod tubes.
Great video, as always! I do like the open deck. The Coosa HD has that console taking up deck space. I do not like the placement of the foot pegs. Seems like it will force your legs into a cramp position. I am also trying to figure out what is !along that kayak so heavy! 98lbs is a lot for a non pedal drive kayak. Still it is a nice looking kayak. I don't think it can replace the Mayfly. That was an exceptional kayak. Looking forward to your next video!
Jose, while you think that, its actually very comfortable. I'm 6'2 32" inseam 275lbs. I ran class 3 whitewater in mine. While I prefer the footpegs on the sides for better control, its still good and feasible in the center.
Great video. I like the layout and the ability to add a bow mount motor. Might be a tough choice between that and a Nucanoe Unlimited with an Xi3. I fish mainly lakes, flat water
For what you use it for, I would go Unlimited. More open space and swivel seat. If you want front storage, Nucanoe sells a removable Gear pod for the Unlimited
@@thebeardedpaddler which makes sense since the x was designed as a river runner so they wanted maneuverability so while its got a decent primary stability it has a superb secondary stability. People just need to get used to it and realize it will catch and hold on the secondary stability.
@@MysticalDragon73 Its actually what I loved about the X. The secondary stability was very good. Too much primary stability on choppy water and the boat is controlling you more than you are controlling it
It'd more stable than the Mayfly with a lot more open space on the deck. With the pedals removes there I'd virtually nothing to snag line on. It's definitely an improvement. It comes with a bracket to mount on rear gear track for a 9ft fly rod
Great video overall on a great boat. I have been very pleased with mine. Good call out on the capacity rating especially shouting out to chris's video. The on water evaluation will be good.
I ran mine in class 3 whitewater. It handled it well even with sitting up high. I was skeptical on the center footpegs but they arent too bad. They were comfortable and I got used to them quickly. I still prefer them on the sides vs center. It feels like I have more control. I understand using the center footpegs to make room for rods while keeping the boat width down. I tried moving the coosa x footpegs to the tri track and also my yupik footpegs to it. It didnt work too great though Im still trying some other ideas. The hull of the boat prevents the footpegs for sitting flush with the tri track. I'd like to open the center more to add more gear like chainsaws when I have to load it heavy.
I've not had a chance to load it heavily yet, but it appears it will handle very well. Its a nice boat between the bite and the bigrig with more capability that the others. Yes its heavy, but its a stout solid boat. It doesnt paddle like a heavy boat though and handles all types of water well. I use vertical paddle strokes so tracking wasnt an issue.
I like using a bed extender with my boats that are over 11', especially when they are heavier. I have a shortbed F150 and the bed extender helps alot. Load the boat front first even though its rounded and run the strap through that handle as described. Its a backup anyways so will rarely stress it. Then I run two straps to the handle sticking out the back. I often use soft loop straps looped through the handle then tie down straps attached to those. Finally I add one strap around the bed extender as this keeps the boat held down and ensures the boat wont move. Sometimes the boat will bounce up and cause hooked straps to disengage. Some say this is overkill but I would rather over secure my boat then have it move around. Especially one so heavy and expensive as this.
I much prefer the open rear deck of the X over the HD. Its one thing I liked with the bigrig. It gives me more capability and flexibility. The front hatch is big and useful. However you cant get a 2 piece 250cm paddle into it as a backup.
I would certainly add the front hatch tray. I miss having side handles when moving the boat around. I will be adding them too.
Its imperative with the ez high low seat to attach a short rope or a 3' cam strap to the seat securing it to the boat. Its possible for the seat to come out of the track when you swim in current. It happened to me twice in big water. The strap kept my seat attached to the boat. It also makes for a good backup if a seat strap breaks. Ive had two of them break so far (on my bite seats but the same seat) and had to get them warrantied.
Great review and insights as always.
Had this all last season. Love and still love it. This is my main tournament kayak now. Have a xi3 mounted on the front. It works but took some fine tuning. That flat nose is small. Wish it had side handles for loading and unloading. Such a heavy kayak without having anywhere to grab mid section.
Everything else has been great. The tri track is everywhere. Deck is huge and very strong. Love the rod tip protectors. I keep it loaded up so I’m ready right when I get to the ramp. Great kayak.
Great to hear your feedback! Thanks for watching
The Jackson Coosa X is way too big and heavy for me to transport and launch (Full Disclosure: I weigh 130 lbs and I cartop my kayak). But I enjoy learning from you about all the fishing kayaks. On this one I am curious to see how the reels on multiple 6'6" and 7' spinning rods would position when using those horizontal rod tubes.
Great video, as always! I do like the open deck. The Coosa HD has that console taking up deck space. I do not like the placement of the foot pegs. Seems like it will force your legs into a cramp position. I am also trying to figure out what is !along that kayak so heavy! 98lbs is a lot for a non pedal drive kayak. Still it is a nice looking kayak. I don't think it can replace the Mayfly. That was an exceptional kayak. Looking forward to your next video!
You CAN attach the pegs to the tri track on the sides. It takes away your ability to use the in hull rod storage.
Jose, while you think that, its actually very comfortable. I'm 6'2 32" inseam 275lbs. I ran class 3 whitewater in mine. While I prefer the footpegs on the sides for better control, its still good and feasible in the center.
Great video. I like the layout and the ability to add a bow mount motor. Might be a tough choice between that and a Nucanoe Unlimited with an Xi3. I fish mainly lakes, flat water
For what you use it for, I would go Unlimited. More open space and swivel seat. If you want front storage, Nucanoe sells a removable Gear pod for the Unlimited
@The Bearded Paddler always appreciate your input, thank you
@@grumpysgarage7276 it's what I'm here for. Thanks for watching
If they made a molded front handle like the jackson bite. That would be a be a killer yak
Great overview. I'm curious: how would rank the Bite, Coosa X, and Yupik in terms of overall stability for still water fishing? Thanks.
Iike the Bite best for initial stability, Coosa X is a close second but handles a lot better, 3rd would be Yupik but it's the best all around kayak.
Thank you for watching!
@@thebeardedpaddler which makes sense since the x was designed as a river runner so they wanted maneuverability so while its got a decent primary stability it has a superb secondary stability. People just need to get used to it and realize it will catch and hold on the secondary stability.
@@MysticalDragon73 Its actually what I loved about the X. The secondary stability was very good. Too much primary stability on choppy water and the boat is controlling you more than you are controlling it
Thanks for video. I have older mayfly and love it. Stable etc. How does this compare
It'd more stable than the Mayfly with a lot more open space on the deck. With the pedals removes there I'd virtually nothing to snag line on. It's definitely an improvement. It comes with a bracket to mount on rear gear track for a 9ft fly rod
Is the coosa x good for inshore ?
Its primarily whats its designed for. Flatwater and moving water