WFS 203 - Rocky Mountain Rafts Bobby Bower on Choosing an Inflatable Raft for Fishing

https://wetflyswing.com/203 Sponsor: Sawyer Oars: http://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Sponsor: OPST: http://wetflyswing.com/opst Bobby Bower is here from Rocky Mountain Rafts to share some tips on choosing an inflatable raft for fishing. We find out why a drop-stitch floor can be helpful for fishing if you want to avoid a frame. Bobby also talks about which boat is best if you don't have a trailer and want to throw the boat on top of the car. RMR is also working on a new inflatable standing platform for their fishing boat so there should be some great things to see this year. Show Notes: Tips on Choosing an Inflatable Raft with Bobby Bower 06:30- Dave Whitlock was on the podcast in episode 160. Dave was a big influence for Bobby in his fly fishing career. 15:30 - NRS, Aire and Maravia are all big raft companies out there. We talk about how competitive the space is and how Rocky Mountain has founder their niche. 15:40 - The RMR Storm is a killer boat for fishing. It's small enough to get two guys down the river and super portable. 17:30 - The Drop Stitch floor is a great feature for fly fishing. Here's the 14' drop stitch raft that has enough room for your largest trips. 27:35 - We talked about the fishing frame and some new ideas for the frames. Bobby noted the new frames that will be out very soon with a focus on weight. 46:00 - FB has a number of good groups to help with rafts 49:50 - The New River is a great smallmouth fishery. Here's a link to the park. Conclusion: Inflatable Raft for Fishing with Bobby Bower Bobby Bower from Rocky Mountain Rafts is on the podcast to share some tips on choosing an inflatable boat for Fishing. Bobby has a huge passion dfoe boats and today shares some stories from his home town near the New River. https://wetflyswing.com/203