Check out the new smith fly inflatable flats boat. Pretty cool looking.
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On May 4, 2021, at 1:28 PM, Chris Young <cdyoung8@gmail.com> wrote:
Idk to be honest. Its the first version. Only seats two. and doesnt have a thigh bar. Has a lean bar, which can take some getting used to for some folks. I think the newer versions may be slightly wider, but not sure. from my perspective, the biggest plus is that I can just put on top of my car, if I was to get something that required a trailer, I'd just get an regular raft
On Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:46:31 AM UTC-4 brianl...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Chris,
Brian here... excellent feed back... which model fly craft do you have?
I have been looking at the fly craft, smith fly , and outcast rafts as well.
I have two sons in their late 20's, and a young grand daughtet
So - I have been more focused on a 3 person raft - also like the idea of being able to transport it in the back of my pickup tuck with a bed extender - versus a trailer.
The fly-craft 'x' or 'guide' model with thigh bars seems to make the most sense?
Or maybe an outcast Pac 13 with thigh bars?
The outcast Pac 14 has been highly recommended by some of flyfishing sm bass buds in pa - they say it's a great raft, lasts forever, and indestructible- but it requires a trailer.
Thoughts?
Thanks again,
Brian
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I have a flycraft. It is good on skinny water and very maneuverable on and off the water...easy to toss on the roof of your car, but (a) it is very tippy (could be an issue with a kid)....need to be pretty careful the first couple times you get it in any fast water...takes a little practice and (b) its a massive pain in the ass to fish from the rowing seat....the way its set up is to be much lower than the casting seat. So kind of depends on what you plan to use it for.
Hi, Matt,
I don't own a boat (don't really have a place to store it), BUT
I would consider if you are using it mainly as point-to-point transportation or plan to cast for smallies from it as you drift, with occasional pull-outs to work a spot. If the latter, I'd certainly want to go with a raft with a larger and more stable floor. While it would be heavier and more awkward to maneuver (on the water and at the launch and take out), it would also be more stable through any seasonal rapids and probably more versatile all around. And soon enough your sons will be able to assist on these fronts.
Curious to hear what those with actually experience of inflatables on these waters would say.
Best,
Owen Williams
I know there have been discussions in the past but was hoping there might be some more up to date insight. I'm deciding between an aire traveler canoe or a Flycraft. I fish the Potomac, Shenandoah, rappahannock and Susquehanna mostly for smallmouth and am looking for a boat I can maneuver myself since I'll usually be alone or with my young son. I've seen some people mention Aire but not much on the Flycraft. Once you throw in frames, oars, etc the cost is pretty similar. Any thoughts or insight? I will put a small motor or trolling motor on either to be able to go up or downstream in calm areas. In a few years my boys will be big enough that I will want to take both of them.
Let the opinions and thoughts begin...
Matt
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