Hey folks,

I’ll be moving to Bishop in a couple months for new employment. Looking forward to the fishing opportunities that will surround me but definitely gonna miss the striper and steelhead waters here on the west side. Anyway, I have a 14’ Jon boat that I’ve fished the hell out of in the American. Good river boat for summer striper. But I don’t see much of a need for it in Bishop beyond fishing Crowley. Seems a bit niche specific for that and I’ve never been much of a fan of lake fishing. So I’m debating on selling it to fund a small raft like a Flycraft or a Watermaster to fish the Owens. Never fished the O though so I’m not sure if that’s really a wise decision anyway. Probably not going to get a drift boat but the rafts seem more manageable by yourself, and cheaper.

I’m eager to hear what your thoughts and recommendations are. Thanks.