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Those are some pretty incredible prices, I'm imagining they are Maxxon rafts but do not know. Surprised by this, I thought Dave closed CatcherCraft down a few years ago.
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Catcher Craft - LABOR DAY SALE up to 50% Off
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Edit- I should've Googled before such a statement...Google says this
No, Maxxon does not own Catcher Craft; both Catcher Craft Frames and Maxxon Inflatables were acquired by GR8 Outdoors in 2025.
So Maxxon rafts and Catcher Craft frames. The Wigeon is called a Wigeon by both companies so...
No, Maxxon does not own Catcher Craft; both Catcher Craft Frames and Maxxon Inflatables were acquired by GR8 Outdoors in 2025.
So Maxxon rafts and Catcher Craft frames. The Wigeon is called a Wigeon by both companies so...
Maxxon rafts (which is what these are) and Catcher Craft frames both get pretty good praise. If I needed a very portable 3-man raft I'd probably pull the trigger on this one-
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Not sure where you can beat that price and performance on a new raft. Used sure, but not new.
Quest Framed Raft - 3 Seat
Orders may take 6-8 weeks to ship due to high order volume. Please contact us if you have any questions (253) 373-0166. The "Quest Framed Raft 3-Seat" is a combination of our Quest 12-foot, self-bailing raft, sold together with our larger Trek fishing frame. At a combined frame and raft weight...
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Not sure where you can beat that price and performance on a new raft. Used sure, but not new.
Those are crazy good deals. That packraft looks really nice, but man, 22 lbs. is heavy for a "packraft".
Maybe, my Alpacka Caribou is 4.75 lbs. The webiste says the self bailer is 4.9 lbs. Weight capacity is roughly the same.
They may have just gone way overboard on materials.
Either way, it's probably a kick ass inflatable kayak - especially for that price.
Someone needs to pick one up and post a review.Maxxon rafts (which is what these are) and Catcher Craft frames both get pretty good praise. If I needed a very portable 3-man raft I'd probably pull the trigger on this one-
Quest Framed Raft - 3 Seat
Orders may take 6-8 weeks to ship due to high order volume. Please contact us if you have any questions (253) 373-0166. The "Quest Framed Raft 3-Seat" is a combination of our Quest 12-foot, self-bailing raft, sold together with our larger Trek fishing frame. At a combined frame and raft weight...
Not sure where you can beat that price and performance on a new raft. Used sure, but not new.
You volunteering?
We’ll see if I can get my Scadden patched up…
I called Catcher Craft after my Shop app (that's how I paid) told me the boat was supposed to have already shipped. I got voicemail. So I left a message that said I'm not in a hurry, just wanted to confirm that the original ship date wasn't really real and could I expect a notification when the boat actually ships.
They sent me an email on Sept 8th that said sorry for the holdup and for my patience they had already sent me a Maxxon rod combo that I should've already received.
They also said that the Wigeon should ship on Sept 9th and I'd get it a few days later.
I then responded thanks and that they didn't have to send me the combo, but thanks! I also mentioned that I hadn't yet received the combo yet and asked again for tracking info on the boat. They didn't answer, but I got the combo today!
So I'm still confident the boat is on the way. I'll stick with the original timeline indicated on the website that said 8-12 weeks. Which means I'll hopefully get a boat delivered Oct 23rd or so.
The combo is the Maxxon Stonefly 9' 5wt (med-fast), a diecast reel that seems decent, fly line & leader and a nice case. Only done the wiggle test so far, but the rod seems decent. Cork is nice. Made in China and honestly, looks and feels like a Redington. Same factory?? Who knows. Awfully nice of them to send it.
They sent me an email on Sept 8th that said sorry for the holdup and for my patience they had already sent me a Maxxon rod combo that I should've already received.
They also said that the Wigeon should ship on Sept 9th and I'd get it a few days later.
I then responded thanks and that they didn't have to send me the combo, but thanks! I also mentioned that I hadn't yet received the combo yet and asked again for tracking info on the boat. They didn't answer, but I got the combo today!
So I'm still confident the boat is on the way. I'll stick with the original timeline indicated on the website that said 8-12 weeks. Which means I'll hopefully get a boat delivered Oct 23rd or so.
The combo is the Maxxon Stonefly 9' 5wt (med-fast), a diecast reel that seems decent, fly line & leader and a nice case. Only done the wiggle test so far, but the rod seems decent. Cork is nice. Made in China and honestly, looks and feels like a Redington. Same factory?? Who knows. Awfully nice of them to send it.
I think these guys are located in Kent, Wa off west valley hwy
I was looking to purchase one of there raft when I talk to them said waiting time 3-4 months that was January. Then I was going to buy a Watermaster at the Flyfishijng show but bulk at paying $2!00 so I just on a gamble check the Bay found a brand new one with Carbon Oars for $900 + $150 shipping out of Germany
The Wigeon showed up today. It's tough and light. I like the simplicity of design.
Is it worth the $400 I paid? 100%
Would I pay $800? Probably not.
The first thing I noticed is no D rings opposite the valves like the pics on the website show. So also no bag to go on those rings. The Maxxon 239 comes with the bag and I thought this one did too. The website says it doesn't. My bad, but maybe that's a good thing. I could see it possibly grabbing line while casting.
I can buy a Water Master bag if need be and attach to the grommet holes.
The other thing is these oars are different than the website. The blades don't seem as good to me, but who knows. The Commander oars are almost the same length so will probably use them and carry one of the new ones as a spare. The Commander oars are proven.
The boat bag/backpack that came with it is legit. Pretty nice actually.
Given they sent me a free combo for waiting only 3 weeks I'm not going to complain.
Wanted to let people know though. It's weird when companies ship something different than the pics. Just asking for trouble.
I'll give a review after I take it out. Hopefully sooner than later.
The website pic-
The one they sent me. I have the apron, just not on in this pic. It came with a patch kit and decent pump as well.
Is it worth the $400 I paid? 100%
Would I pay $800? Probably not.
The first thing I noticed is no D rings opposite the valves like the pics on the website show. So also no bag to go on those rings. The Maxxon 239 comes with the bag and I thought this one did too. The website says it doesn't. My bad, but maybe that's a good thing. I could see it possibly grabbing line while casting.
I can buy a Water Master bag if need be and attach to the grommet holes.
The other thing is these oars are different than the website. The blades don't seem as good to me, but who knows. The Commander oars are almost the same length so will probably use them and carry one of the new ones as a spare. The Commander oars are proven.
The boat bag/backpack that came with it is legit. Pretty nice actually.
Given they sent me a free combo for waiting only 3 weeks I'm not going to complain.
Wanted to let people know though. It's weird when companies ship something different than the pics. Just asking for trouble.
I'll give a review after I take it out. Hopefully sooner than later.
The website pic-
The one they sent me. I have the apron, just not on in this pic. It came with a patch kit and decent pump as well.