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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.

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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

If you’ve spent any time around stillwater fly fishing, you know how demanding it can be—and Flycraft Pro Fly Fisherman, Landon Mayer is the kind of angler who thrives on that challenge.

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Landon has guided countless days on the water and built his reputation by paying attention to details most anglers miss. He’s drawn to stillwaters because they’re never the same twice. Every day brings new conditions—wind, light, depth changes, fish movement—and success depends on how well you adapt. There’s no current helping your drift. No shortcuts. You’re responsible for your presentation, your line control, and your position on the water.

That mindset is what makes this video a true test of the Ninja One Man Fishing Boat.

The trip takes place in South Park, Colorado, where Landon targets local reservoirs like Spinney Mountain—deep water, shallow bays, sharp drop-offs, and fish that move constantly between them. These are the kinds of fisheries where boat control isn’t optional. You have to be able to slip into tight pockets, hold precise positions along drop lines, and adjust quickly as conditions change.

And, as South Park often delivers, calm conditions didn’t last long. Wind built fast, waves stacked up, and whitecaps rolled through shallow bays. Instead of backing off, Landon leaned into the conditions, using wind, structure, and protected edges to stay in the zone. This is where the Ninja’s smaller footprint, stability, and ability to reposition easily really came into play.

Throughout the day, Landon moves in and out of tight “buckets,” anchors along transition zones, and adjusts his setup on the fly—exactly the kind of fishing that exposes weaknesses in a boat. His takeaway is simple: being able to adapt inside a large body of water matters more than size, and having a platform that responds quickly makes a real difference.

This video isn’t about fishing perfect conditions. It’s about seeing how the Ninja One Man Fishing Boat performs when the wind comes up, the water gets rough, and precision matters. And it’s about why the Ninja fits anglers who want to fish stillwaters with intention, not limitation.