Monday, May 3, 2021

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Raft questions- Which model of the flycraft do you have?

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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On May 3, 2021, at 11:06 AM, Chris Young <cdyoung8@gmail.com> wrote:

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.  

On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 8:38:49 AM UTC-4 eowill...@gmail.com wrote:
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
 

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:29:29 AM UTC-4 matt.h...@gmail.com wrote:
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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