Raft Companies?
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As much as I love wade fishing, I’ve decided it’s high time that I have my own boat. I’m really leaning toward a raft (rather than a drift boat) for the versatility. I know of a few raft companies (NRS, AIRE/Outcast, Odyssey, Vanguard and Avon).
What other raft companies would you recommend that I look into?
Star inflatables offer some awesome boats that are bombproof, row great and are reasonably priced.
Streamtech & maravia make a great drifter but it was way out of my budget when I bought a raft.
I would stay on the smaller side (13′ or smaller) because you can launch a smaller raft down a bank much easier and smaller rafts get through skinnier waters easier.
I had an Avon scout 12′ with a clavey frame before i bought my drift boat and it was great. I commonly took it to canoe launches and dropped off of the side of banks that i would never consider with my drifter.
To me, oars did not seem to matter much with my raft. Unless you get a high dollar raised hull raft, oars do not make a huge difference to rowing imho. On a drifter its a totally different story though.
good luck with your search, hope that helps!
Sotar. In my opinion they are the best inflatable out there. They custom make each raft to your needs.
Joel
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