For the past three seasons, we’ve been fishing out of our 13.5 ft Teton from Rio Craft farther into the backcountry, and through conditions most “fishing boats” simply aren’t built to handle.

From towing it thousands of miles into northern British Columbia, to guiding with it down Idaho’s Salmon River with Picabo Angler, rowing it along for a 5-day cast-and-blast trip through Hells Canyon chasing chukar and steelhead, this raft has seen it all. And it’s never once felt out of place.

What we’ve found is this: the Teton Pro hits a rare balance. It’s the perfect-sized single day boat—nimble, efficient, and easy to move—but it carries the confidence of a much bigger rig when things get serious. Class 3-4 whitewater? No problem. Tight technical, low water floats? The perfect size.

The frame system is just as dialed. Handcrafted in Montana, the 1.25” diameter frame with hammered silver powder coating is as durable as it is clean. The deluxe fishing package is thoughtfully designed for anglers—low-back rowing seat, elevated front casting position, swivel seats, anchor system, and a layout that simply works when you’re on the water day after day.

This isn’t just a raft we use—it’s a core part of how we operate. It’s been featured across a handful of our films over the last two years, quietly doing its job in the background while we focus on telling the story.

When your work revolves around access, reliability, and pushing into places where the best fishing lives—you need gear that shows up every time.

RIO Craft has done exactly that for us.

Interested in a raft? Book a free phone call below with Joseph Evans and the Owner of Rio Craft to ask questions and learn more about the product so you can get into your dream raft setup.