Jackson Big Rig HD

One of Jackson Kayak’s most popular fishing kayaks now gets the upgrades of both its HD predecessors, the Coosa HD and Cuda HD in the Big Rig HD/FD. Most importantly, the Big Rig HD can be converted into the Big Rig FD with the purchase of the Pedal Pod system. The HD version of the Big Rig features an oversized center storage pod (Paddle Pod), foot-controlled rudder system, our High Hi-Lo Ergo Seat Frame with MOLLE System, which includes infinite fore-aft trimming and the unique Big Rig rod troughs are doubled up with two rod tubes on both sides of the bow. The Big Rig HD’s new rod staging system lets you set down and snap up your rods at a moments’ notice. Unlike the other HD models, the rod tubes can also accommodate fly rods up to 9′ in length with fly reel geometry behind the seat. Gear tracks are placed all over the boat, giving you a lot of flexibility. The kayak is also Power-Pole ready. The storage hatches were upgraded with new rotating latches.

Upgrading from the HD to the FD configuration is a snap. The Paddle Pod can be replaced with the pedal pod, which accommodates the Flex Drive 3D pedal unit, and the rudder controls convert to hand rudder controls. From the FD, the addition of our Flex Drive E means a truly hands-free fishing experience, where the rudder controls return to foot control and our battery will take you anywhere you want to go. Hull size and performance are comparable to the original Big Rig, but features an elongated keel for superior tracking while paddling, pedaling, or motoring. The Flex Drive 3D system allows forward and reverse, has the unique articulation to adapt to shallow water, obstacles, or cleaning, and is removable for true kayak use.

Read our full review of Jackson Big Rig HD.