Its not a Cuda or a Coosa its a Cruise. Known as Jackson Kayaks budget friendly fishing kayak the Cruise now has a cousin. Jackson Kayak Unveils Cruise FD at Icast 2017. The Cruise FD with both a face lift and the new Flex Drive (FD). The peddle Flex Drive allows the kayaker to propel the kayak using his or her feet instead of a traditional double bladed kayak paddle. The idea is to allow the kayak angler the ability to fish hands free. Although you need at least one hand to steer it is as hands free as a human propelled craft can get.

Jackson Kayak Cruise FD

The Flex Drive

The new innovative Flex Drive from Jackson Kayak is unique in the entire industry. Its dagger board recessing lower unit is great for use in shallow bodies of water. Also in waters with obstructions below the water line such as rocky rivers, submerged timber, and even surf landing on the beach. All of the main gearing is located above the water line in the pedal drive. This was done for the feeling that no worries of water infiltration into the gear box. The kayak is molded with an access panel for the prop to recess into and the ability to clean if fowled with debris.

The Cruise FD

In appearance the new Cruise FD has a Cuda HD feel. With the new HD style hatches and molded in gear tracks it resembles the HD. Seems like it will be the best pedal drive setup for river running and fishing in areas with many obsticals. It features a high low seat that is adjustable sliding front to back.  Recessed Gear Tracks and the HD rod tip protectors. The steering is a push pull type if system instead of turning a handle.

The Cruise is  a recreational style pedaling kayak. At this point there isn’t an angler edition. Although before angler specific kayaks there was a solution. Install a rod holder!

Pretty impressive. I cant wait to get out on the water with the demo.

Specs:

11′-10″ L

30″ Wide

Cruise FD

New Product Announcement:

Bending Branches has revealed the new Angler Optimus which was intended to be at iCast 2015! The newly revealed combined SUP Paddle / Stake Out Pole / Push Pole / Canoe Paddle is a series of fiberglass snap extensions and a T Handle. Each part can be purchased in a separate package.

Angler Optimus Options

 

Breakdown:

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The Angler Optimus setup is a complete game changer for kayak navigation. Typically I bring out one of each being a paddle, stakeout pole, and an Aqua-bound Challenger SUP paddle on my Big Rig for the ease of stand up paddling.

If you already own a BB Angler Paddle and find yourself stand up paddling a lot then the Angler Optimus is for you! Available in mid August ask your local Bending Branches Dealer to pre order. Please note the Angler Optimus is not compatible with the Plus Ferrule System or the Angler Scout paddle.

For more information see the Product page image to the left and check out https://bendingbranches.com/kayak-paddles/fishing/angler-optimus.