FLYCRAFT USA

Meet the Recon, the newest addition to Flycraft's one-man boat lineup — built for anglers who want to fish solo, stay light, and go anywhere.

At 8 feet long, 45 inches wide, and just 41 pounds, the Recon is a one-person fishing boat built to go wherever you go. Pickup bed? Throw it in. Subaru? Fold the seats down. Apartment with no garage? Deflate it, roll it up, stash it in a closet. There's genuinely no vehicle — or storage situation — this boat can't handle.

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Built for the Water Other Boats Can't Touch

The Recon has a half-floor design: open in the front like our Patrol or a kickboat, but with a rigid, drop-stitch floor in the rear. That combo gives you the best of both worlds.

More buoyancy, better rides. The wraparound front tube means more inflatable boat between you and the rocks. And because you're riding higher in the water, the Recon has a shallower draft than comparable boats — about 3 inches. That means you can scrape through skinny riffles that would leave other boats high and dry.

Fish standing up, no anchor needed. This is where the Recon really shines. On rivers, you don't need to anchor — just stand up in safe riffles and let the boat hang against you in the current. Walk a run for 100 feet, fish the whole way, then hop back in and float to the next spot. It's a completely different way to fish moving water.

Two ways to move, zero rowing required. Strap on a pair of fins and kick your way across lakes, ponds, or big rivers, hands-free. Or grab the included aluminum oars for rapids and technical water. Switching between the two takes seconds — the oars clip in and out with one motion, so when a rapid sneaks up on you, you can stash the rod and start rowing before you know it.

Small Boat, Big Durability

Don't let the light weight fool you. The Recon is built from the same whitewater-grade, 1100-denier PVC we've used for over a decade, with a double-thick bottom and reinforced skid plates at every corner. It's made to scrape over rocks, get dragged up steep banks, and launch from wherever you can reach the water — no ramp required.

And yes, it can take a hook. The tube diameter is too large for a fishhook to grab and puncture — even a big saltwater hook just bounces off. Multiple independent air chambers (left tube, right tube, floor, seat) also mean one puncture won't sink you, and every Recon ships with a repair kit just in case.

Dialed-In Features for Anglers

• Universal rod holder that clips in on either side, rotates, and adjusts angle — works with fly or conventional rods, including long-butt spinning setups
• Adjustable, reclining seat you can shift on the go, from upright and aggressive to feet-up and relaxed
• Cam-strap foot brace that adjusts to fit anyone from a kid to a 6'6" adult
• Removable stripping basket that doubles as a gear basket and fish measuring board
• Rigid rear deck for a cooler, dry boxes, or your dog
• Motor mount compatible — add a trolling motor for still water and cover ground fast without wearing yourself out on the oars

Who It's For

If you fish small streams, technical rivers, stillwater, or even the ocean, the Recon replaces your kayak, canoe, paddle board, and drift boat — solo. It's an easy boat to learn to row in, a confidence-builder for new anglers who don't want to share a boat, and a serious tool for experienced anglers who want to cover more water with less gear.

The Recon Base Package Includes:The Recon Base Package Includes:

• Inflatable Recon boat with drop-stitched rear floor
• Adjustable seat with back support
• Integrated mesh gear storage
• Lightweight aluminum oars + oarlocks
• 2-way high-volume air pump
• Field repair kit
• Carry straps and cam straps
• 3-year factory warranty

Specs: 8' long x 45" wide  |  41 lbs  |  350 lb max capacity

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You spot it from the bank — a quiet cove way out on the water that just looks like it's holding fish. It's far, and you're fishing alone, so rowing out there and back sounds like a lot of work.

That's the moment the Flycraft Recon was built for. And now, with a new motor mount, it can take you even further.

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