I know it's old hat, but I'm still trying to decide coosa or cuda. Lol. The more I look at my fishing style which would be rivers, and small lakes. I'm thinking coosa is the best option here. In time I'll get a cuda as well. But my question is for those that own a coosa, what are its cons or downfalls? What are y'all seeing that could or should be changed

I fish with mine all over, mainly lakes, and big nasty ones like arrowhead. It's downfall is that they cost so much not many of your friends can afford one and you'll spend a lot of time fishing by yourself and also people don't want to be seen in a lesser kayak along side a coosa.

I have had two of them and now am down to one because I bought a Cuda to go along with the Coosa. I haven't had any issues with it and love the Coosa for the rivers that I fish (Guad, Colorado,San Marcos). I can stand and stretch, paddle and fly fish from it. When I paddle long distances I put the seat down. It holds more gear below deck than the four previous models of kayaks that I owned before getting it.
Downside is it is slower than most, but that is a trade off for the stability.
Sits higher in the water and can be pushed around by the wind, that is made up for by being able to run rapids and you are never sitting in water.
Best river kayak that I have ever owned.
Here is a report that I did on it.
http://texasflyfishingadventures.blogspot.com/2011/07/jackson-kayaks-coosa-gear-review.html

I have had two of them and now am down to one because I bought a Cuda to go along with the Coosa. I haven't had any issues with it and love the Coosa for the rivers that I fish (Guad, Colorado,San Marcos). I can stand and stretch, paddle and fly fish from it. When I paddle long distances I put the seat down. It holds more gear below deck than the four previous models of kayaks that I owned before getting it.
Downside is it is slower than most, but that is a trade off for the stability.
Sits higher in the water and can be pushed around by the wind, that is made up for by being able to run rapids and you are never sitting in water.
Best river kayak that I have ever owned.
Here is a report that I did on it.
http://texasflyfishingadventures.blogspot.com/2011/07/jackson-kayaks-coosa-gear-review.html

I'm having trouble coming up with things not previously listed that I don't like about my Coosa.

The flush mount rod holders angle your rods to the rear of the boat, if you've got long jig poles and you make a tight turn near a bridge pillar you might scrape your rod across it. However this is an intentional design feature to keep your rods out of over hanging trees and brush but if you're a lake guy this is less of an issue.

There, I found a complaint.. and then justified it.

The scupper holes are oblong in the coosa, and they don't make factory plugs so foam golf balls/pool noodle will have to do.

There, some caveat emptor for you!

My biggest issue overall is that I moved into a house with no garage and no outside storage and thus my boat is 70 miles away at my fathers house and feeling neglected and I miss it very much. Weather permitting we're spending the entire weekend cuddled up together.

Go buy the boat already!

Yeah I have really been thinking about it and the biggest river I'd fish would be the Colorado. I.e. lake Austin, ladybird lake. One is really flat the other can be rough. But my thoughts were that this being my first yak, and my goal being that I want to get into areas less accessible if accessible at all, the cuda seemed like it'd be just too big. If I wanna go bigger I'll just pull my boat out of the garage. Plus the coosa is cheaper by a little to get into. Just wanna know if I'm going the right route

I think you are if you choose the Coosa

I've paddled both and before I make a decision I'm gonna demo them again with my rods. Try to fish out of them. But it just seemed like the thing I'd be doing 75% of the time would be more catered to the coosa. I guess my fear was rod storage and tackle storage.

Someone had said whatever you do 75% of the time I should get a boat for that and then in time get a boat for the other 25%. Not that either the cuda or coosa absolutely can't do these things but I think that seeings as lake Austin would be the biggest I'd fish, maybe another lake but would put in closer to where I wanna fish. I'm thinking logically the coosa is the best bet.

I was in the same dilema as you are now. I fish mainly lakes like Roberts, Lewisville, Fork etc. I plan on hitting the Brazos and making a trip down to the Devils this spring. I am ordering a Coosa in a couple of weeks. My considerations were ease of transport and storage in my garage. To me, the two boats are pretty similar performance wise. A few more bells on the Cuda but the Coosa is everything I need.

shorter yak for rivers. longer yak for lakes. or better yet get a perception pescador. same as 2008 tarpon 120 which is voted one of the top yaks ever made. 500 dolla academy yup

The seat is one of the biggest factors. I do stand and fish so with that said I've tested several and was much less awkward with the jackson style

I know this is an older post, but I have been out of pocket for a bit. I own a coosa and love it. I have used it on rivrs and lakes. Yes the wind may push you around a bit, but with the seat down, not much more than in a dfferent kayak. I fish primaril lakes right now and have no complaint about the Coosa at all. As a matter of fact, I used to leave some things in my truck when I fished from my other kayak in the past, but since I have the Coosa, I can take along almost everything I own if I want. I also was able to pack for four days on the water and most of that was in the hull. Best purchase I have ever made.

It is even stable enough for me to take out my grandkids (one at a time) and not worry about them tipping it over.

That's some good info. I pulled the trigger on a cuda but kinda second guessing myself. It hasn't arrived yet and I was told that I could just pay a stocking fee if I ended up getting the coosa. I'm still torn

I would get the cuda if I had to choose. A 12 ft kayak as your primary kayak is just too short. At least thats how I feel and I own a 12 ft and a ~16 ft. Trust me guys when you paddle a longer boat you wont go back to the shorter one very often. I take my trident 15 out 99% of the time.