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We know how daunting it can be to find the right raft. Then, there's making sure it’s configured and set up correctly. And… well… knowing how to use it! We're here to guide you at every step of your boat journey.
Find your raftRafts That Understand You
From seasoned guides to family adventurers, find a raft that’s been thoughtfully designed for your unique journey.
Leave the complexity to us. Enjoy peace of mind with your raft being professionally prepared for your first cast. Professional setup is included free of charge with our SOTAR rafts and is available for NRS and RioCraft.
Training & InstructionMaster the Currents: Exclusive Rafting Instruction
Accelerate your journey from novice to adept with our expert tutorials and hands-on classes. Dive into the art of rafting with confidence.
Our founder, John Herzer, designed the first fly fishing raft almost 40 years ago in partner with SOTAR. Since then, John has continued honing and improving the SOTAR Strike and influencing the fly fishing raft product category.
What makes a raft so great compared to a drift boat?
On the rock-strewn, freestone rivers of Missoula, Montana -- the raft is king. Our guides often fish from a raft all season due to the variability of our rivers. In high water, they offer superior safety. In low water or log-jammed channels, a lightweight raft allows you to easily walk the boat down a skinny gravel bar or portage over logs. Not only that, but a raft allows you use put-ins and take-outs that drift boats wouldn't dream of. You can kick your raft down a steep bank and float a skinny section that no drift boat would dare. We've seen it all, and we know what makes a great fishing raft. Our current selection has been hand picked from the top manufacturers to make sure we carry the very best at every price point.
"If there’s a better raft to fish from than the 13½-foot Blackfoot Strike, I’ve never seen it. Tapering tubes cutting an amazingly shallow draft, it’s a joy to row. Nimble enough to skate through lateJuly boulder gardens and put you exactly where you want to be in Class IV water. Sleek enough to slice through brutal headwinds. Quiet and stable enough to let anglers deliver on-the-nailhead casts and sustain flawless drifts."
Dan Crockett
Blackfoot Strike 14'6"
"If, like me, you also love to do 5- to 7-day runs down lively rivers like the Middle Fork of the Salmon and the Yampa, bring lots of gear and toss in a couple good-sized dogs, the 14’6” is your boat. Even at a foot longer and half a foot wider, it absorbs ridiculous loads and tiptoes through tailouts. When you have to choose the lesser among evils in the caldron of Kitchen Sink, it has the guts to punch formidable holes. And when you just want to share a day of fishing with your buddies, it still handles like a dream."
Dan Crockett
Better In Every Regard
"I purchased a Blackfoot Strike from BRO and absolutely love my boat! I had previously owned another raft from a well known manufacturer that was setup for fishing. While it was a good boat, the Sotar Blackfoot Strike is better in every regard. In addition to regular day floats around Missoula, I have also taken my Strike on four Smith River trips and it is an outstanding platform for multiday camping. I am confident you will enjoy your Strike as much as I have enjoyed mine."
THE ULTIMATE FISHING BOAT
Designed by Blackfoot River Outfitters founder John Herzer and custom built in the USA by SOTAR, the Blackfoot Strike is the ultimate fishing boat. John has been rowing...
THE ULTIMATE FISHING BOAT
Designed by Blackfoot River Outfitters founder John Herzer and custom built in the USA by SOTAR, the Blackfoot Strike is the ultimate fishing boat. John has been rowing...
THE ULTIMATE FISHING BOAT
Designed by Blackfoot River Outfitters founder John Herzer and custom built in the USA by SOTAR, the Blackfoot Strike is the ultimate fishing boat. John has been rowing...
What makes the Micro Strike standout? At 11 feet, the Micro Strike is easy and small enough for one person to lift and place on top of a small vehicle or in between the rear wheel wells of a utili...
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Day trips with a few buddies to overnighters off-grid, the versatility of the Slipstream 129 fuels the adventure angler’s wanderlust from coast to coast. With the option to fit thr...
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With its three-angler set-up, the additional room in the Slipstream 142 leaves space for hauling the rods, coolers and gear for multi-day fishing adventures. The largest raft in ou...
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Catch the adventure wherever your rig can take you and wherever your buddy wants to explore in the Approach 120 fishing raft. The perfect size for two anglers and gear, the Approac...
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Overcrowding on popular waterways is an increasing problem. Be part of the solution with the Approach 100, a micro-raft designed to give adventure anglers more access to skinny wa...
Rio Craft dry boxes are river tested and guide approved, featuring a clean powder coating finish that won’t mark up your boat. The convenient auxiliary lid offers quick and easy access to your gear...
Sleek and purpose-built, The Madison is the fisherman's dream come true. With a diminishing tube design and a keen eye for detail, it's crafted for snag-free, pure angling enjoyment. The side-locat...
This lightweight fishing frame is designed by fishing guides to provide a snag-free layout for your 13'6" Madison raft. Expertly crafted with industry knowledge, it offers the highest quality exper...
Experience river-tested and guide-approved durability with our clean, powder-coated dry boxes. With our exclusive light gray finish, the black streaks left by other aluminum boxes are a thing of th...
Rio Craft dry boxes are river tested and guide approved, featuring a clean powder coating finish that won’t mark up your boat. The convenient auxiliary lid offers quick and easy access to your gear...
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Setup is included complementary for all Sotar Strike purchases and is offered as an add-on for non-Sotar
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To keep your raft, cataraft, inflatable kayak and SUP board looking new, use Inflatable Boat Cleaner. Easily removes ugly dirt, stains and frame marks.
Safe for Pennel Orca®, Hypalon®, PVC and ...
Keep your anglers where they can catch more fish (in the boat). Give them something to lean on.
These powder coated MRF thigh bars are compatible with NRS 1-5/8" Frames.
Front Lean Bar
The Front...
Keep your favorite beverage handy with our Cup Holder. Attaches to your frame with stainless u-bolt (provided). Will fit NRS frames. Choose bare aluminum or powder coated.
*Not eligible for fre...
The Boat Buckle stays permanently attached to your trailer. When you need it, simply pull the hook up and around the frame, give it a few quick ratchets, and your boat is secure! Cost is for 1 Bo...
Why Tear-Aid?Made for fabric and vinyl repairs, Tear-Aid is the perfect choice for those whose rafts will be sailing down a rough river. Offering a simple, easy, and quick way to patch a hole in yo...
Add a Tongue Jack to your Raft Trailer!
Corrosion-resistant, clear zinc swivel jack with 5-3/4" wheel is perfect for marine use as well as other recreational applications. Jack has an extended hei...
Cataracts lightest blade yet, the Streamlite™ oar blade shares the same asymmetric, water-hugging shape Cutthroat rowers love for shallow water while shedding excess weight and maintaining all the ...
303 Aerospace Protectant is the most powerful UV screening protection ever made. Use it on lots of boating and household gear.
Originally developed for aerospace and aviation applications, 303 rep...
The NRS Universal Seat Mount lets you attach a standard or swiveling NRS Padded Seat to any NRS raft frame crossbar (item #90003.02) or other 1 5/8" diameter pipe.
Hot-forged aluminum constructio...
Why pump by hand if you don't have to? Let the NRS Blast Inflator Pump do the work for you. Its compact size and rugged durability will last for years.
This 12-volt pump is capable of inflating t...
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