Shelly Ehmer
Shelly Ehmer, in her element. Big Horn River. Photo by Tyler Collins.
In what capacity are you currently engaged in the sport of fly fishing?
How were you introduced to the sport?
Shelly on the sport boat.
A long time ago, my “Fun Fishing” was killing tuna on the sport boats out of San Diego. Then I went to work on the sport boats and it was no longer fun. It was work. A Captain friend of mine from one of the long range boats fly fished for fun. We talked and the opportunity came up to do a trip with him to Crowley Lake, in the Sierras near Mammoth. The first time I hooked a fish i had the rod upside down and backwards.
What is it about fly fishing that “keeps you coming back?”
Who were your biggest influences or mentors, male or female?
Shelly with a fine Montana brown.
What would you consider your home fishery and what do you find so alluring and special about it?
My home fishery is now the Bighorn River. It is a great river to work on. After work I can do a evening float for streamers & dries for fun, either alone or with a good friend. I live about 5 minutes from the take out. Easy on and easy off
What environmental challenges are faced by your fishery?
When you are not fishing,what are you doing?
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