There’s something about floating a river in Idaho. Add women taking the oars, tossing the lines, and claiming their space on the water, and you're in for a special day.
The current slows you down. The mountains make you feel small in the best way. And every cast becomes part of something bigger than just catching fish.
In Lessons on the Water, we followed a group of women fly fishing the legendary Henry’s Fork of the Snake River and the Teton River near Driggs, Idaho — two of the most iconic trout fisheries in the West — all from the seats of Flycraft inflatable fishing boats.
What unfolded wasn’t just a fishing trip. It was a story about confidence, independence, friendship, and what it means to claim your space on the water.
Check it out:
WHY THE HENRY’S FORK & TETON RIVER ARE SO SPECIAL
These rivers are world-class for a reason.
The Henry’s Fork is famous for its technical dry-fly fishing, clear water, and wild rainbow and brown trout that demand precision. The Teton River is more relaxed — a freestone river full of cutthroat, rainbows, and brook trout, winding through farmland and mountain valleys.
Together, they make the perfect backdrop for learning, laughing, and leveling up as an angler.
Floating them in a Flycraft inflatable fishing boat opens water that wade anglers simply can’t reach.
MEET THE WOMEN ON THE WATER
Lonnie Marami: Lonnie grew up around fly fishing but didn’t fully dive in until later in life — after marriage, kids, and a desire to have something that was just hers.
“My husband taught me how to fly fish when we were in high school… but I really got into it when I had little kids and was looking for something more.”
Joining a women’s fishing group in Salt Lake City changed everything. What started as fishing became community — women who wanted adventure, connection, and confidence on the water.
Lindsay Christensen: Lindsay’s roots in fishing run deep — from worm-drowning days with her grandfather in Washington to fly fishing with her aunts and friends.
“We love to go on adventures together.”
For Lindsay, fly fishing isn’t just about catching trout — it’s about creating experiences with people who love being outside, pushing themselves, and sharing water.
WHY FLY FISHING CAN FEEL INTIMIDATING — ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN
Boat ramps. Drift boats. Technical gear. Unspoken rules.
Fly fishing can feel intimidating — and when you’re the only woman on the ramp, even more so.
“Fly fishing can be really intimidating… it’s very male-dominated… especially when you’re on a boat ramp.”
But the truth is simple:
“We’re just as good out there rowing as anybody else… after you practice, you just have to go out and do it.”
Rowing your own boat. Running your own water. Reading your own bugs. That’s where confidence is built.
WHY THE BOAT MATTERS
A Flycraft boat isn’t just transportation — it’s freedom.
Being able to row, stop, fish, and move when you want changes everything. It removes dependency. It lets anglers explore runs, side channels, and banks that would otherwise be unreachable.
The women in this film weren’t passengers. They were captains.
That’s what changes the game.
FISHING IS A BONUS — THE EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING
Yes, they caught beautiful cutthroats, rainbows, and brook trout.
Yes, dry flies were eaten.
But everyone kept saying the same thing:
“The fish are a bonus.”
Fly fishing is about being outside, watching the water, talking about bugs, laughing with friends, and feeling capable.
The river gives you space to breathe, learn, and connect.
ADVICE FOR NEW FLY FISHERS
Take a class: Learn to cast. Learn about bugs. Learn where to put the fly. Those three things change everything.
Join a community: This is a social sport. Boat ramps turn into friendships. You learn faster when you fish together.
Be independent: Stop worrying about being in the way. Stop waiting for permission. Just go fish.
“I realized I needed to be independent about it and learn everything I could.”
That’s how anglers are made.
SHARING THE WATER MATTERS
Public rivers belong to all of us.
“We all share the water… Rather than getting angry at somebody who doesn’t understand etiquette, help educate them.”
That’s how fly fishing grows — not by gatekeeping, but by welcoming.
HOW FLYCRAFT FITS THIS STORY
Flycraft boats are built for exactly this kind of fishing:
Stable for learning
Light enough to launch anywhere
Nimble enough for tight rivers
Strong enough for big water
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned angler, a Flycraft gives you the freedom to fish your way — with friends, family, or solo.
Fly fishing isn’t about perfection.
It’s about showing up, learning, and claiming your place on the river.
And sometimes… it’s about hooking a fatty and laughing your way downstream.
See the boats used in the film:
https://www.flycraftusa.com/pages/inflatable-3-person-fishing-boat
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