Build Your River Rig: Raft. Frame. Customize.
Rio Craft Rafts & Custom Raft Frames Made in the Vail Valley, Colorado – Eagle, Roaring Fork, Arkansas,and Colorado Rivers
Why River Cast Designs
Born on the Eagle River, in the heart of Colorado – Custom Aluminum Raft Frames Built for Colorado's Rivers
We live and breathe the Rockies' currents right here in Avon, CO—heart of the Vail Valley. Every custom raft frame, fly fishing accessory, and whitewater setup we build comes from real on-water experience on the Eagle River, Roaring Fork, Colorado River, and Arkansas. No corporate shortcuts—just precision gear designed by river people, for river people.
- Custom Aluminum Expertise — Precision TIG welding, CAD design, bending, cutting, and durable powder coating for custom aluminum raft frames and accessories that stand up to Colorado's toughest runs. Built local in Avon for corrosion resistance and long-haul performance.
- Focused on Fly Fishing & Whitewater Performance — High-performance raft frames tailored for serious anglers and boaters. Ergonomic layouts, rod holders, casting braces, and rugged designs optimized for fly fishing on the Roaring Fork or whitewater drops on the Eagle and Arkansas Rivers.
- Full Turnkey Custom Service — From your initial concept and detailed CAD plans to expert fabrication, powder coating, and easy install—we handle it all in-house. Pair your Rio Craft raft with a River Cast Designs frame and add personalized mods—no mass production, just your perfect setup.
- Durability Engineered for the Rockies — Every piece features corrosion-resistant aluminum, UV protection, and heavy-duty construction to handle river abuse, UV exposure, and multi-day floats. Spend less time repairing and more time casting or running rapids.
- By River People, For River People — Personalized builds that elevate your adventures on Colorado's best waters. Whether it's a lightweight fly fishing raft frame for the Eagle River or a reinforced whitewater rig for the Arkansas, we craft gear that performs because we've floated these lines ourselves.
Your Creation Process
Rio Craft Rafts
Rio Craft rafts combine lightweight performance, precision tracking, and fishing-focused layouts. River Cast Designs helps you build the complete system around them.
River Cast Frames
Every design choice is intentional, from clean casting lanes and efficient spacing to balanced geometry that rows smoothly and performs under load. Built through precision fabrication and guided by on-water experience, River Cast frames are made for anglers who expect reliability, simplicity, and performance season after season.
Custom Fabrication
Precision custom aluminum fabrication. From CAD design and TIG welding to bending, cutting, and assembly—we build high-performance raft frames for serious anglers and whitewater enthusiasts. Fabricated in central Colorado where the rivers run wild.