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Fishing Rafts vs Drift Boats

Fishing Rafts vs Drift Boats

Why Choose a Fly Fishing Raft Over a Drift Boat?

Discover the Freedom of Fly Fishing Rafts

In the quest for the perfect fly fishing experience, the choice of vessel can make all the difference. While drift boats have their charm, fly fishing rafts offer unparalleled advantages that elevate your fishing adventures to new heights. Here’s why savvy anglers are making the switch to rafts:

Versatility
Versatility

Navigate with ease through both calm waters and challenging rapids. Fly fishing rafts offer the agility to explore diverse fishing spots inaccessible to drift boats.

Portability
Portability

Lighter and easier to transport, rafts free you from the need for specialized trailers, allowing for spontaneous fishing trips across remote locations.

Durability
Durability

Constructed with tough, puncture-resistant materials, our rafts are built to last, ensuring your investment pays off season after season.

Comfort & Space
Comfort & Space

Enjoy more room for gear, casting, and companions. Our rafts are designed with the fly fisher in mind, providing ample space without compromising on comfort.

Why Blackfoot River Outfitters?

Why Blackfoot River Outfitters?

At Blackfoot River Outfitters, we specialize in crafting and curating the finest fly fishing rafts in the market. With over 30 years of experience on the water, we understand what anglers need and desire. Whether you’re navigating serene rivers or tackling wild rapids, our rafts are your gateway to unparalleled fishing expeditions.

Go for it

Ready to Elevate Your Fly Fishing Experience?

Don’t let another season pass by with the same old fishing routine. Embrace the freedom, versatility, and adventure that a fly fishing raft offers.

Your Perfect Match: Rafts for Every Angler

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NRS

Rio Craft
Sotar Blackfoot Strike Fishing Raft (13'6 Sotar Blackfoot Strike Fishing Raft (13'6
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$7,080.00
$7,080.00
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...
SOTAR Blackfoot Strike Fishing Raft (14'6 SOTAR Blackfoot Strike Fishing Raft (14'6
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$7,550.00
$7,550.00
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...
Sotar Blackfoot Strike Fishing Raft (12'6 Sotar Blackfoot Strike Fishing Raft (12'6
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$6,930.00
$6,930.00
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...
SOTAR Micro Strike Fishing Raft
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$5,380.00
$5,380.00
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...
NRS Slipstream 129 with Rower's Package NRS Slipstream 129 with Rower's Package
$6,286.50
$6,286.50
Product Details 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...
NRS Slipstream 142 with Rower's Package NRS Slipstream 142 with Rower's Package
$6,800.50
$6,800.50
Product Details 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...
NRS Approach 120 with Rower's Package NRS Approach 120 with Rower's Package
$5,625.00
$5,625.00
Product Details 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...
NRS Approach 100 with Rower's Package NRS Approach 100 with Rower's Package
$4,425.00
$4,425.00
Product Details 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 Dual Lid Dry Box Rio Craft Dual Lid Dry Box
from $399.00
from $399.00
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...
Rio Craft Madison Fishing Raft (13'6 Rio Craft Madison Fishing Raft (13'6
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$3,499.00
$3,499.00
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...
Rio Craft Basic Fishing Frame Rio Craft Basic Fishing Frame
$2,684.90
$2,684.90
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...
Rio Craft Single Lid Dry Box Rio Craft Single Lid Dry Box
from $349.00
from $349.00
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...
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Rio Craft Dual Lid Dry Box With Low Back Rower Seat Rio Craft Dual Lid Dry Box With Low Back Rower Seat
$568.95
$568.95
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...