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Topic: Cuda upgrades: Whatcha got?  (Read 5843 times)

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racer414

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  • Location: Lodi, CA
  • Date Registered: Jul 2013
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Now that I've had my Cuda 12 for a little while and have been getting lots of use out of it, I'm starting to look at getting it set-up for my needs. I'm basically looking for tips/tricks/ideas you guys might have for how your yak is set-up.

As of right now, moving the rod holders, making access to the center hatch easier, and a fish finder install are at the top of the list. But I'm open to suggestions...

Thanks
matt
Headwaters Kayak Fishing Team


jbaker

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  • Location: redding
  • Date Registered: Jul 2011
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In no particular order I added 2 8" Yakattack rails on the sides with 2 zookatubes. A lowrance elite 5 FF with the transducer mounted in the scupper under the seat. Rearranged the rear rod holders and added a ram ball on the center hatch. I still plan on doing the hinged center hatch lid mod and perfecting my hydration set up.


Abel2Fish

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  • Location: Lodi, CA
  • Date Registered: Oct 2013
  • Posts: 204
Anchor trolley of coarse. Then fishfinder.


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Archie Marx

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  • Location: Auburn
  • Date Registered: Dec 2008
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I added rails, fishfinder with ram extension and an anchor trolley for drift chute and a quick release anchor system.

The rails are perfect for switching out according to your needs. rod holders/gopro etc.
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WipEouT

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  • Location: Dixon
  • Date Registered: Jul 2011
  • Posts: 378
I would steal Mike's idea for hatch management.  Simple but so useful. 

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=51244.0
Kenny


racer414

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  • Location: Lodi, CA
  • Date Registered: Jul 2013
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Thanks for the help guys! Looking forward to getting this thing set-up
Headwaters Kayak Fishing Team


agoodhi

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  • Location: San Jose
  • Date Registered: Sep 2013
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I think the following are the most used mods I did on my Cuda 12:
  • (2) 4" YakAttak Rails + Zookatube
  • Mounted Elite-4 on 1.5 ball up front (the one that came with yak)
  • Crate with 3-rod holders (don't really use the tubes that came with yak)
  • JK hatch drop-in container
  • JK mesh net pockets by each side of seat


sonoramike

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  • Location: sonora ca
  • Date Registered: Jul 2012
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I've done quite abit rails,scupper mount, go pro mount all kinds of crap. My favorite are the mesh pockets linked above and my center hatch hinge.

I hated the way that thing opened


racer414

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  • Location: Lodi, CA
  • Date Registered: Jul 2013
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Thanks for the pics. I agree, I'm not a fan of older center hatch lid. Not sure if I'll modify the one I have and just get the 2014 lid. I want to see it in person first and see if it will fit my needs.
Headwaters Kayak Fishing Team


 

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