-
RMR: From Drift Boats to Rafts: Why More Anglers and Making the Switch
Nothing is ever static. Things change constantly. This is true of just about anything, including fishing. Drift boats have been the staple as far as fishing crafts for a long time. They are comfortable, stable on the water, and easy to maneuver. But if you spend any time along a popular trout/smallmouth river now, you may notice that the ratio of drift boats to... -
Raft Camping 101: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn’t)
Raft camping is hands down the best way to experience a river. A one-day float trip is awesome, but getting to see the river at sunrise, high noon, sunset, and by the glow of a campfire at night is a totally different adventure. Don’t be intimidated by thinking that you need the newest, most, and priciest gear. Organization and planning are much more important.... -
Float, Fish, Repeat: The Perfect DIY River Trip Blueprint
Plying the water from shore is a great way to fish. Planting oneself in the same spot and getting to watch the river's activity unfold throughout the course of a morning can be as peaceful a thing as anybody can hope to experience in nature. Riffles and eddies can be observed and dissected with surgical precision. A lunker trout that slurps infrequently can be... -
The RMR Angler: Stealth, Stability, and the Spring Hatch
After a long winter spent nursing a severe case of cabin fever, spring temperatures have finally come to the rescue. The initial thaws and early spring rains have come and gone, leaving behind them more agreeable flows. Despite the still-cool water temperatures, hatches are now coming off with regularity. With all of these seasonal cues in place, we anglers are invariably drawn toward the... -
Which Whitewater Raft is the Right Fit?
Rocky Mountain Rafts has a myriad of options to choose from. Solo paddling and casual family float trips are at different ends of the spectrum, but RMR has you covered including all options in between. Small boats, large expedition style crafts, and countless framing and rigging options allow for customization specific to any water and crew size. If you most often paddle technical waters as a... -
Which Angler Raft is Best for You?
Rocky Mountains Rafts has an assortment of rafts designed to meet the needs of different anglers on varying types of water. Choosing which raft is right for you comes down to your type of fishing and which type of water you most often run. A raft that is properly matched to your conditions and fishing style will make time spent on the water much more enjoyable....
