Sotar Blackfoot Strike Fishing Raft (12'6")

Lightweight. Nimble. Built to Fish.

The 12'6" Blackfoot Strike is the most compact raft in the Strike lineup—perfect for anglers who prioritize simplicity, maneuverability, and performance. Designed for two-person fishing crews with the occasional third passenger, this model is ideal for minimalists and day trippers who want a top-tier boat without the bulk.

Whether you're floating tight technical water or rowing big western rivers, the 12'6" Strike is light, responsive, and stable—making it a favorite for tactical fishing missions, low water conditions, and anglers who travel light but fish hard.

Small Design. Serious Capability.

Designed by Blackfoot River Outfitters founder John Herzer and hand-built in the USA by SOTAR, the Strike incorporates over three decades of guiding experience and field testing. The 12'6" model carries the same DNA as its larger siblings, in a more nimble, minimalist package.

Low Profile. High Performance.

The low-profile, asymmetrical design of the Blackfoot Strike gives it a unique blend of agility, visibility, and flotation:

• Diminishing bow maximizes usable interior space without increasing bulk

• Less than 7 feet of tube on the water and a 19″ max tube diameter provide a shallow draft and maximum maneuverability—ideal for skinny water

• Raised stern tube diameter adds extra flotation for a rear angler or additional gear

• Maintains 360-degree visibility and streamlined aerodynamics—a major asset when rowing technical water or guiding fly anglers

• Nimble enough for tight, boulder-choked pocket water and stable enough to handle serious whitewater

Durability That’s Second to None

Every Blackfoot Strike is hand-built in the USA using SOTAR’s proprietary Rezcoat fabric—widely recognized as the toughest raft material in the industry. This 40 oz., 100% urethane shell is reinforced with a 1500 denier base fabric, giving it unmatched abrasion resistance, puncture strength, and overall durability.

Whether you’re scraping down low water boulder gardens or dragging into remote put-ins, the 12'6" Strike is built to take abuse and keep performing—season after season. Add in welded seams and multi-chamber safety construction, and you’ve got a raft that doesn’t just survive the river—it thrives on it.

Ideal For:

• Two anglers + occasional third (perfect for small groups or couples)

• Lightweight setups and day floats with limited gear

• Tight rivers and low flows that demand precise handling

• Anglers who value simplicity, speed, and control

Key Features:

• 10-Year Warranty from Sotar

• Four Air Chambers in the main tube for safety and redundancy

• Self-Bailing Welded I-Beam Floor – Inflated and durable for a responsive ride

• 6 Carry Handles / D-Rings for easy transport and gear tie-downs

• 4 Exterior D-Rings for frame or gear attachment

• Patch Kit & Boat Bag included for repairs and storage

• Optional Add-ons: Top chafe, thwarts, additional D-rings, and more available by request

The 12'6" Strike is drift boat shallow, kayak quick, and raft versatile—a go-anywhere platform for anglers who pack light but fish hard.