NRS Slipstream 139 Deluxe Raft Fishing Package Review - AQ Outdoors First Thoughts Series

The crew from AQ Outdoors were fortunate enough to try out the new 2022 NRS Slipstream 139 Deluxe Raft Fishing rig on the Kootenay River. This video covers the highlights, areas of concern and everything in between from this first trip with the boat.

0:26 Overview
1:14 General features
2:22 Frame features
2:56 Paddling experience
4:50 Areas of concern
5:15 Summary & key highlights
6:30 Pricing

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[MattRWilson]

Damn it. You got me. Haha. Ordered the 129 with the rowers package from your website. Extremely stoked to get this thing in the river!

[Chris-hjlc]

Thanks for the review. I currently run a FlyCraft Stealth X and plan on adding this to my line-up. The Stealth X is light enough to launch in areas with no boat ramps or vehicle access and I wheel it on a canoe cart through the woods for those hard to reach spots. However, when the shoreline space is adequate for a trailer put-in/take-out, this NRS raft would take the gold in that category!

[waynehanshue]

What’s your opinion on Smith Fly Big Shoals. I really like it just checking out other Mfg. Might want something different. Thanks

[ryanmerkel]

how has the 35# anchor been working with e139 SLPISTREAM? Mine is impossible to pul;l up even doubled up with the pully

[ahigby]

How does the boat track? Seems like the floor is just flat without any ridges like most self bailing rafts.

[DanCorbettBoulder]

I am looking for a fishing raft for primarily reservoirs in Colorado with my 6 and 10 year olds. The one closest to our house doesn’t allow trailers. Are a few rafts that you would recommend, fairly easy to setup/break down, and handle well on flat water? Thanks!

[warrguitars]

Thanks for the review. I am thinking about getting one of these. What is your opinion on urethane vs. the material NRS is using? Is urethane worth the extra cost? is there some advantage besides cost in favor of the NRS material? Every mfg is trying to sell their advantage but cutting through the bull is challenging. SOTAR seems to have a big following for this reason but much more expensive. Thank you much for your input.

[hntrains]

A great video; well done!
The boat is extremely expensive, as very many out there actually are. A third of the price, if not less, would make more sense - considering the manufacturing costs.
Also, the boat would do much better in white water if it were fitted with a splash guard - a feature found even on boats which cost a few hundreds of dollars.
The size makes it a boat for two, not for three, if considering multi-day trips.

[Hfmt]

Overpriced just because it’s labeled “fishing” so all the sheep bite at it. When in reality you can buy a star and customize your frame for cheaper and it will be set up way better. Every honest salesman that’s not trying to rip you off will tell you the same thing