Brooke,

Cubs are very, very wind sensitive and like to weather vane into the wind on landing and take off. You will definitely have to use the rudder both on take off and landings. I've been flying tail draggers for almost 6 years now and still find flying my cub a bit challenging especially at our field that usually has cross winds. What I now do is practice touch-n-go's like crazy to get the rudder action down. Also, on landing, they like to be brought down on their mains, then their tail gear.