My Thoughts * Raft Vs Drift Boat* Star Raft Review

[@MultiTakeem]

One more point. Rafts are so stealthy. You can drop something in the boat and it’s not going to scar all the fish out of the hole. Great comparison! I agree on all your points. You helped steer me in the direction of a raft a few months back. Best fishing decision ever!!

[@FishingTheOdds]

Absolutely stealthy! Can’t believe I forgot that part especially for steelhead 🤙 glad I helped you with a good decision man !! Honestly

[@MultiTakeem]

@@FishingTheOdds you should come down south next fall and we can float the Alsea together. I’m the one that was DM’ing you on Instagram @arrow_slinger73

[@FishingTheOdds]

@@MultiTakeem I’m game! Remind me haha

[@sammysgoldenadventures3845]

Love this video bro, such good info, and helps with decisions or just good overall comparison 👍 never been in a raft and now I really want one. U should be a sponsor for STAR ⭐️ lol, Enjoy the day.

[@FishingTheOdds]

Thanks man! Enjoy yours too!

[@OregonMotorcycle]

Good info for sure. How often do you need to recharge it with air? Ever run nitrogen? Have any plans to hit the rapids with it? Like a rafting trip where you could just focus on rapids and not fishing.

[@FishingTheOdds]

When it’s cold it deflated a bit so most mornings. Nah. Fishing and rafting

[@Chris-hj3lc]

Building my frame to accommodate 2 adults, and the most important part, my 85lb son who is a Pitbull mix. Space in the middle for the beef cake to hang out. Barbs removed from all hooks 😂

[@FishingTheOdds]

hahaha nice

[@randyrogers6174]

How do you like the pizza oven in your raft?

[@FishingTheOdds]

loveee cookin in the raft 😎

[@anthonycorkill3705]

Good video👍🎣 thanx for the info. Was looking into a drift boat but now I'm reconsidering

[@craigsmart5574]

I really appreciate this opinion/video. Thank you sir.

[@FishingTheOdds]

Your welcome!

[@hellnaw2443]

How often do you raft by yourself? You’re video inspired me to get a raft instead of a drifter. Thanks for the perspective. I see myself fishing alone at first until I get comfortable

[@FishingTheOdds]

basically if i want to go, and nobody else does. i go LOL

[@bradcastaneda]

After watching your videos for months, just ordered a Star Outlaw 140 and I’m having Headwater Marine build me a full walkthrough frame with some dry box storage. 🤙🏼 Stoked to get it by the summer season.

[@FishingTheOdds]

hell yeah man!! gonna look sick!

[@bradcastaneda]

@@FishingTheOdds really stoked. Maybe we’ll see ya on the river! Though we will be doing more trout fishing on the east side, but targeting chinook and coho would be a fun thing to get into.

[@chmith27]

any thoughts on the star outlaw 142 vs 140? only real difference seems to be 8 inches of width and 21" vs 22" tubes. nice video.

[@adventureanglingpnw1821]

I just got a 140 and this boat is wide AF

[@bparr9086]

Great discussion!!! Thanks!!!

[@shaunlehman9158]

Drift boats track better and have the advantage when pulling plugs but a raft is easier to row for sure!!

[@andywiggens1069]

Now all you need to learn is how to handle a fish

[@codybloom5208]

I think this convinced me to get a raft over a drift boat. Only real downfall I heard is the possibility of a hook popping it.

[@FishingTheOdds]

It’s not likely I’ve had hooks bounce off hah but driving a twitching jig into the side of one would probably do it

[@FishingTheOdds]

Good for you man!

[@ER-by3ys]

Crazy you mentioned klickitat. Watching this video cuz I'm looking for something for the klick.

[@TheMp9houston]

Sheesh....now i want a raft....woohooo!!!

[@G_marvelous85]

What video is that on the klick?

[@edwfd356]

Have you ever dragged a chain setup so you can track straight down river rapids .? Great video. And yes rafts are sexy

[@FishingTheOdds]

i havnt , thanks man!

[@martinorlik]

Keep in mind not all rafts are created equal. You can get driftboat like performance from a stiff PVC raft. Hypalon will feel more squishy and have less agility.

[@martinorlik]

Rafts have definetly come a long way. When I got my first raft in the 90's I would get a lot of "You can't catch fish from a raft" comments from some of the drift boaters.

[@oakvillefarmer]

How big was your drift boat vs raft? I’ve got a16’x48 that’s a dream to row and a 17x60 that take twice the effort.

[@FishingTheOdds]

I had a 14 x 48 it was a heavy boat raft is 6’7 wide and 14’2 long also a dream to row. Turn on a dime

[@mattandrus2249]

When you get good at rowing you can graduate to a drift boat. Drift boats are sports cars and rafts are like a Prius with training wheels. Rafts are great because if you forget the oars you can still float down the river. Like inner tubing in the summer.

[@FishingTheOdds]

Agreed , I’ll take my raft 😎 I like the ability to screw up once and awhile and still make it home to my kids ! Meanwhile if I wanted to send it, knowing I could!

[@reb00kt123]

How do you like the drop stitch floor in that raft? Is it sturdy enough to stand and fish while floating or is a platform on the frame needed

[@FishingTheOdds]

This floor is perfectly good to stand on!

[@battleboy2138]

I made the mistake when I ordered my Down River frame I got floorboards in front and back....made it heavier than I wanted

[@FishingTheOdds]

Damnn I understand thst . I might actually take a piece of my diamond plate out, not sure yet

[@adventureanglingpnw1821]

Any thoughts on a cataract that can seat 4 ppl? Any difference from a raft?

[@FishingTheOdds]

Catarafts can straddle rocks ! Can be a benefit. Overall both can handle being flipped and tough water ! In my opinion

[@Tokilz]

I have to agree with you raft is way more easier and lighter..

[@mid-jump_attack]

Can you point me towards a good frame? Thanks

[@FishingTheOdds]

Go on nrs.com and look at all their raft frames

[@shaunlehman9158]

Headwater marine in Vancouver custom frame builds

[@speedbird1598]

Can you deflate a raft and reinflate once you reach the river?

[@FishingTheOdds]

you can! my reccomendation is a battery powered pump if thats your move. and a small tube frame that fits in your rig!

[@speedbird1598]

@@FishingTheOdds Definitely something I will be considering doing. Hit an OP river yesterday and I have to say I was a little jealous of the guys floating

[@FishingTheOdds]

@@speedbird1598 that’s when I decided to buy a raft lol

[@speedbird1598]

@@FishingTheOdds Is floating and fishing alone a possibility? I don't know anyone who enjoys fishing

[@FishingTheOdds]

@@speedbird1598 I fish alone like 50% of the time so yes

[@Cleancutrugman]

What kind of frame do you have on your raft?

[@FishingTheOdds]

my buddy built it. fully custum!

[@germanshepard7842]

You should do video on on smoking fish. I don't care what kind of fish it is, if it is not cook right it will taste boring.

[@FishingTheOdds]

I might :)

[@reelphatties6426]

I think you need both they both have upside and down sides the only nice part about having a raft is be able to go down the river when it’s really shallow. My aluminum drift boat is light tho I have had no problem lifting it by myself onto the trailer of off the trailer. One nice thing about the drift boat is you can legit fish anywhere with it. Kokanee salmon in Columbia trout With a 9.9 The options are endless.

[@reelphatties6426]

Also the raft does not hold its value

[@FishingTheOdds]

You can put a kicker on a raft and troll as well, both do it. The raft will go in worse conditions and shallower conditions so I disagree on that!

[@reelphatties6426]

@@FishingTheOdds I would not put a 9.9 on a raft you would be up in the air. Now a electric trolling motor is different. They both work well in different places. I would not anchor up in the Columbia with a raft. But you can with a drift boat. I would honestly have both I think they both are awesome.

[@reelphatties6426]

@@FishingTheOdds As far as safety goes you are 100% right rafts are safer

[@FishingTheOdds]

@@reelphatties6426 not a 9.9 my 5 horse tohatsu is liight as they come which is what trolls my 16 foot boat . I do agree both are great as I said in the video !

[@shaunlehman9158]

You already know my opinion!!

[@wilsonflanders878]

What the cost for a good raft

[@FishingTheOdds]

My raft alone, no frame included was about 2500. adding a frame can be 600 to 2000 or so. depending on how you customize it, you can buy the parts for a lot cheaper if you can weld yourself!

[@zekeisme1]

ya boats taker skill to row for sure. most rapids u can almost just let go of the oars on a raft

[@nicksearles3996]

Aww man I’m trying to sell or trade my raft for a drift boat

[@FishingTheOdds]

Like i said ! just my opinions. we all got our favorites! what kind of raft?

[@nicksearles3996]

10 Ft Achilles she old but good. I put a new seat on it and maybe i screwed up the geometry. I’m not very good a rowing my buddy’s drift boat but my raft is a total bummer to row! Towers too short or oars too long. I have 9 footers

[@FishingTheOdds]

@@nicksearles3996 hmm, perhaps you should row mine , your sitting up a bit and the oar towers put the oars level when touching the knees. Very easy to row!

[@DrickoniousBorealis]

Rafts are better!!! And god is great!!!

[@westcoastfishing5016]

Yo yo

[@FishingTheOdds]

Come up with a better comment lol

[@westcoastfishing5016]

@@FishingTheOdds 😂