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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.
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.
Accelerate your journey from novice to adept with our expert tutorials and hands-on classes. Dive into the art of rafting with confidence.
We invented the fly fishing raft. No, seriously.
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.
Rave River Reviews
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Buy Your Raft Today and Navigate Your Adventures with Confidence.
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Find and purchase the right boat for you. Shop our rafts
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Make sure your new boat is set up and configured professionally. Setup is included complementary for all Sotar Strike purchases and is offered as an add-on for non-Sotar purchases.
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Learn how to use and row your new boat. If you aren’t already a pro or a guide, we offer on-water instruction and free training videos on our YouTube Channel.
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