SurfboardFishing.com Author

Jake Rodriguez

Gear Tester & Product Reviewer

Jake Rodriguez is a gear tester and product reviewer with a focus on SUP fishing equipment and accessories. He has tested over 30 fishing SUP boards and contributes in-depth gear reviews to SurfboardFishing.com, with a specialty in inflatable SUP technology.

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Gear TestingInflatable SUPsFishing AccessoriesProduct Reviews

Credentials & Certifications

REI Outdoor School Instructor

Areas of Knowledge

SUP Fishing GearInflatable PaddleboardsFishing EquipmentProduct Testing

Gear Review

BOTE Rover Aero Review: Is This the Best Inflatable Fishing SUP of 2025?

We spent 60 days testing the BOTE Rover Aero in real fishing conditions. Here is our honest take on stability, gear capacity, durability, and whether it lives up to the hype.

Jul 8, 20258 min read