MY NEW BOAT! (fly fishing raft)

This thing is HUGE!

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[williamcourtney]

As an avid camper and fellow huge fly fisherman, I'd love to see some videos of the overnight trips you mentioned.

[mickfarrell]

Mr. Huge got a 16’ boat to haul all his beer and fried chicken

[TheFlyFishFilms]

It shall be christened “The USS Cutty Butter.”

[applewoodcourt]

Thanks for clarifying the purpose of the stripping basket. 😉

[scottthompson]

My 6-year old grandson watched this video with me this morning and was inspired to create a Lego raft, with a toilet!
Your video last year with your sons impressed on him the beauty of the "underwater release" which he performs when ever he can.
Thanks!

[rayscott]

"PBR"...professional boat rower...oh yeah !!!

[jonnygranville]

I have a Carolina Skiff, 2 canoes, 2 kayaks and a sailboat. But now I really want a fly fishing raft. This is really, really nice looking.

[mdskater]

Or "Neil let's have a row off"

[treswright]

Going for the 16' was aggressive for the fishing rig! Obviously, rafting is about a lot more than fishing and that is the boat that meets all your needs but I still have never seen a 16' with a fishing frame (Ive also never seen two stern seats, but you seem like the kinda guy who likes to cross swords with another fisherman). Also, I have learned that the perfect numbers of rafts to own is how ever many you have plus one. Im awaiting the delivery of my 3rd raft from DRE now. Cheers

[adamw]

Putting your buddies on fish... oh, you’re a guide?

All the best with the boat, looks fantastic.

[chrismason]

Your format and presentation is fun. It’s what keeps me coming back

[terrylogan]

Just finished watching the 2021 Fly Fishing Film Festival films (which was fantastic) and pleased to see that Huge Flyfisherman was one of the hosts. You did a great job and it made the Film Festival more personal to me since I have been enjoying your Monday morning videos for some time now. Off to Xcalak Mexico to chase Permit, finally able to travel again. Stay Huge!

[AdventureUpTours]

You just called it the Family Truckster. Like the station wagon from the movie National Lampoon's Vacation except its a the raft from Ben's Huge Family Vacation... coming soon.

[mikekuczynski]

Nice boat ! Big, but as you say is super comfy . Anchor system is what every fishing raft should incorporate . I had Down River make me a platform for my dog, great people there . Took the raft to them set it up we discussed size and ease of putting in and taking out two weeks later I had it . Covered the platform with Bed Rug ( you can buy direct in bulk ) and attached it to the dog platform, super comfy for Willie . I also use it in my drift boat for flooring, displaces water and is 3/4 thick and helps soften the load of standing all day . Have fond memories of rowing down the Green River all the way to Little Hole with a 20+mph wind coming straight upriver in my raft that’s when big is not better . All part of the adventure. Rod holders are a challenge with a raft can’t wait to see what you come up with .
Stay Huge

[thomashauser]

Really informative. Your knowledge is sometimes hidden by your humor.
Stay Bluge!

[kevinsommer]

Hey Ben,  
It's been 2 years plus on the new boat, would love to see an update on how things are working out, new parts and/or accessories, or stuff you got rid of because it didn't work as planned

[tannerlambert]

Like the new setup. I’ve used some of your ideas on my raft and it saved a lot of time trying to figure things out

[clueless]

Hello, Mr. Huge.
Nice boat. You should call it "Hugh". Short for "Hugh G. Boat"
Cheers.

[peterpauwels]

I had a 16' cataraft and then tried an 18' set of tubes. So surprised at how nice the 18' tubes rowed and got through skinny water. Just got the Tornado 45 lb anchor and looking forward to see what water I can anchor up on to work areas I couldn't fish before. Love all the Huge vids and the Madison is fishing well before all the big fish get educated. March fishing. Find a weather window and go for it.

[danjssp]

I think a good video for the future would be how you get your boat on and off the trailer. I see so many people join the crank up to the d ring and just reef on it