Emerald LaFortune

FEATURED ANGLER
Salmon, Idaho
How long have you been fly fishing?
Ten years.
Favorite fly-fishing partner
I love fishing with my dog, Hank, and my partner, Casey... but if I'm really honest, it's myself. There's nothing better than time on the water solo.
Favorite water to fish
The Salmon River for steelhead and the Middle Fork Salmon for cutthroat trout.
Favorite species to fish for
There's nothing quite like an Idaho steelhead that has swum 700+ miles from the ocean. You don't often catch ’em, but when you do, all the fishing is worth the wait.
Bucket List
Bonefish anywhere warm. Winter gets pretty cold and gray around here!
Top Three Fly Patterns
Gypsy King, San Juan Worm, and Pat's Rubberlegs. Hey, they're not sexy, but they work!

Emerald LaFortune

Emerald LaFortune is an Idaho guide and angler. She loves sharing Idaho’s wild places and wild fish with people from all over the world! Fishing is also one of her favorite ways to relax and spend time alone or with close friends. Alongside her work supporting Idaho guides as Director of the Redside Foundation, she also enjoys introducing women to fly fishing and writing about the intersection of outdoor sports and feminism. You can learn more about Emerald on her website The Emerald Lens or on Instagram at Emerald Lens Media.

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