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Kayaks are expensive enough, and fishing kayaks elevate that to an art form. It makes sense, then, to want to know you’ll be getting your money’s worth.

This is not a purchase decision you’ll want to snap to. Take your time, research your options, and buy smart.

Now, one of your options is the Jackson Coosa X, which is one of the more impressive options out there, especially among fishing kayaks that don’t have a pedal drive. Here are 9 reasons it’s better than many others, with a few extra bonuses.

Improved Stability

Improved stability doesn’t make the Jackson Coosa X an outlier among fishing kayaks, because by and large most are stable enough for you to stand and fish in.

Regardless, not all are, and that’s something that’s important to look for as a prerequisite. It features advanced stability, with a fairly heavy 102 lb loaded weight along with a 36” beam.

This gives this kayak excellent primary stability and decent secondary stability - putting it right in league with where it needs to be.

True-Line Tracking

It’s not just about stability with the Coosa X, it’s also about maneuverability and handling. Even for such a heavy, wide fishing kayak, this thing handles quite well.

In fact, it’s been specially designed with unique bow geometry and increased bow volume that give the Coosa X unique river running abilities along with particular facility for navigating moving water.

It’s True-Line Tracking also gives it the ability to handle well in a wide range of conditions.

A Comfortable, Easily Adjustable Seating System

Fishing will have you out there on the water for hours, even whole days, in the sun, wind and chop. Comfortable seating is a must, and the Jackson Coosa X delivers.

The Coosa X is outfitted with a large, comfortable, raised seat that boasts Jackson’s “EZ Hi-Lo” seating functionality, enabling effortless one-handed adjustments while you’re out there.

It will keep you supported, comfortable, cool and dry, even in grueling heat during long days on the water.

Jackson’s TriTrak System

Jackson’s top-loading TriTrak system makes it a snap to add compatible fishing kayak accessories to the vessel, expanding your capabilities when you hit the water in pursuit of your target species.

In fact, there are gear tracks located around the vessel in key areas to make it easier for you to expand the yak with accessories.

Unique Bow Geometry

Since the Coosa X is optimized for river fishing (and fishing in moving water in general) the ability to hold a spot effectively is paramount.

That’s why the Coosa X is optimized with unique bow geometry that makes it much easier to add a bow-mounted anchor system. It’s also easier for most kayakers to run the anchor system if it is in front of - rather than behind - the cockpit.

Just one more way the Coosa X is optimized for the ultimate fishing experience, especially in rivers, creeks, or in moving water in general.

Power-Ready

One thing about the Jackson Coosa X - it lacks a pedal drive. That means, for 99% of yak anglers, paddling is the way to go.

With that said, the Coosa X has a square transom with a four-bolt pattern that simplifies the installation of most electric trolling motors.

Even the bow is optimized for mounting an electric motor, as well as foot controls for steering.

The Coosa X is something with just paddle power, but if you add actual power you can take it to the next level.

Transducer-Ready

Do you use every tool in your arsenal to find the fish? Some fishing kayaks make it easier than others to mount electronics like fish finders and the Coosa X is one of them.

It boasts an oversized transducer scupper (with a handle) that can accept the footprints of most fish finder’s transducers.

Tons of Storage

Given the lack of a pedal drive, the Coosa X has a ton of room in the cockpit - and just in front of it - for storing sundry items and tackle.

But beyond that, the Coosa X has a ton of room for storage, with a large hatch in the bow for dry storage of tackle and gear, along with a smaller round hatch astern that’s ideal for small items and valuables. It also has a large gear well behind the cockpit for oversized gear.

Rod Protection

Along with two flush-mounted rod holders mounted just behind the cockpit, the Jackson Coosa X also features footpegs that allow for in-gunwale rod management, protecting up to 4 rods on either side of the vessel. Protection is critical in a fishing kayak, for when storage simply isn’t enough. We’ve all wrangled a broken rod or two and the Coosa X helps prevent that issue from recurring.

Updates to the Jackson Coosa X for 2024

In addition to all of the benefits mentioned here, there are two key updates to the Coosa X for 2024.

One is that the Coosa X has been outfitted with new adjustable carry handles that make launching, landing and porting the kayak a lot easier.

It’s also configured with a factory-installed anchor pass-through tube, making anchor management much easier.

Don’t Get a Jackson Coosa X If…

While all of these attributes converge to make the Jackson Coosa X an excellent fishing kayak, there’s one caveat you should be aware of.

If you absolutely must have a hands-free fishing kayak with a pedal drive, this is not the yak for you. It can be configured with an electric motor for extra power and more hands-off fishing,  but if you want something with low-maintenance pedal-power, look into one of the other kayaks we sell here.

Want to Learn More About This Jackson Fishing Kayak?

On that note, we’d be more than happy to help get you situated with the best fishing kayak for you, whether or not that’s a Coosa X. Get in touch with our customer service team at 512-229-0560, let us know what you’re looking for, where you fish, and what you mostly fish for and we’ll make personalized recommendations. Maybe the one for you is a Jackson Kayak, and maybe not - but we’ll find the right one.