  International Directory of Fly Fishing Clubs for WomenIWFFTalk Discussion Line: IWFFTalk@topica.com Club Liaison Chair, Ann Bounds: tedann@mindspring.com CLC Good Will Ambassador, Kate Blubaugh: blubaughk@mindspring.com CLC Good Will Ambassador, Misako Ishimura: misakoflyfish@hotmail.com United States
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Dame Juliana Anglers 1332 E. Redfield Rd; Tempe. AZ. 85283, USA Web Site: www.devpros.com/dja E-mail: damejuliana@yahoo.com Contact(1): Dawn HewittE-mail(1): azsunrise@cox.netContact(2): Sue Davis E-mail(2): hossrubbin@cox.net Contact(3): Kathy Henderson E-mail(3): khender661@earthlink.netDJA was founded March 1998. We are an informal group bringing women anglers together to fish, socialize, learn about other women's fly fishing groups in other areas, organize fly fishing and fly tying classes and trips, and generally have an enjoyable time. Our club promotes conservation, environmental issues, habitat improvement, and catch & release. We strongly support Casting For Recovery and offer women's seminars with women instructors; outings for women only; conservation projects; and other great activities. Sisters On The Fly 10231 N. 39th St.; Phoenix, AZ, 85028, USA Web Site: http://www.sistersonthefly.com Contact(1): Maurrie Sussman (of Phoenix, AZ, USA) Phone(1): 602-996-4491 E-mails(1): msussman1@cox.net ; sistersonthefly@cox.net ; sisters@sistersonthefly.com Contact(2): Becky Clarke; P.O. Box 770; McCall, Idaho, USA 83638 Phone(2): 208-634-7761 E-mail(2): waterlemon@ctcweb.net Our Club has 206 members. Every year we are busy creating fun trips. Our members arrive at the destination in their special decorated trailers. Sometimes we do day trips and fly into a remote lake for a great day of fly fishing, then fly back to camp to stay in our trailers. We have a gourmet cook who prepares a fabulous meal for us while we sip on a glass of wine. We have a brochure and check out our web site for more details. Golden West Women Fly Fishers 790 27th Ave.; San Francisco, CA, 94121, USA Web Site: http://www.gwwf.org Contact(1): Fanny Krieger E-mail(1): fannykrieger@mac.comContact(2): Anne-Marie Bakker, President GWWFF is the most exciting club in San Francisco! We started out in 1983 as two friends getting together to start a club, and now we have about 150 women who meet and FLY FISH! On the second Tuesday of every month (except July and August), we meet to exchange fishing stories and ideas, and to learn from one another and experts who are invited to do programs and spend a very social and congenial evening. We have fishing outings, several a month during the fishing season. We also have conservation projects, the most important being the urban in-school aquatic program which has hundreds of children very excited about cleaning up a stream and incubating and raising native trout and other sensitive riparian and aquatic species. They then release them into the streams they have adopted. GWWFF also does bi-yearly fund-raisers to finance all the projects we are involved in. Complete beginner fly fishers learn from our more experienced members. We have a good time together and have made friendships, which are going strong after many years. Shasta Mayflies 2384 Hawn Ave.; Redding, CA. 96002, USAContact(1): Joyce Silva, Club’s IWFF Liaison E-mail(1): cafishlady@sbcglobal.netPhone(1): 530-244-9620 PSTContact(2): Chrissie Clapp, PresidentE-mail (2): piscesaries@hotmail.com Phone (2): 530-527-7824 PST Contact(3): Rachel Andras, V.P. E-mail(3): rachel@rachelfishing.com Phone(3): 530-227-4837 PST Contact(4): Nancy Tennyson, Membership Chairman E-mail(4): ntennyson@snowcrest.net Our Club was founded in April 2000. The purpose of the Shasta Mayflies is to encourage women's awareness of fly fishing as a sport; to improve our skills as anglers through fellowship and a friendly exchange of casting, catching and releasing techniques; to promote and encourage youth, physically challenged, and senior fly fishing anglers; to function as an effective link with other groups in the community; and to encourage conservation of resources. Our membership skill level ranges from women who have never fished to those with a lot of fishing mileage behind them. While the Shasta Mayflies is a women-oriented club, men and families are welcomed. They have contributed many interesting ideas and skills, and make our outings and meeting extra fun and informative. The Club members have benefited from free casting clinics, knot- tying clinics, fly tying demos and workshops, and equipment and gear demonstrations. Our programs have included expert presentations on fishing techniques, fly tying, casting seminars, and great fishing destinations - both near home and in exotic locations. Our community has been involved in casting instruction for Casting for Recovery, information booths at the Return of the Salmon Festival, and assisted kids at Anderson Family Fun Fest and Free Kid's Fishing Day, and provided scholarships to FISHCAMP, a summer fly fishing camp for kids. We have 49 members, 4 ladies over 65 years old, and 5 members under 18 years old. We love to fish both rivers and lakes; a few of us fish in the salt as well. Many members get together outside of the club to fish all over the country and world. Our current President is Chrissie Clapp. She can be reached at piscesaries@hotmail.com or 530-527-7824 PST. The Ladybugs Fly-Fishing Club3340 Lariat Dr.; Cameron Park, CA, 95682, USA Web Site: www.theladybugs.com Contact: Nancy Siegler E-mail: fishen@directcon.net The mission of the Ladybugs Fly Fishing Club is to promote the art and excitement of fly fishing and the concept of catch and release. Planned events: fishing trips (local and afar), fly fishing lessons, guest speakers, fly tying lessons, slide show events, and monthly meetings.
Colorado Women FlyfishersP.O. Box 101137; Denver, CO, 80250-1137, USA Web Site: www.colowomenflyfishers.org E-mail: iwffclc@colowomenflyfishers.orgContact(1): Craige Stainton Contact(2): Kathy FierroCWF is a sociable organization for women who fly fish. The purpose of CWF is to fish, have fun and enjoy the camaraderie of other women who delight in the sport of fly fishing. While not intended primarily as a “learn to fish” club, CWF welcomes all ability levels, and offers a supportive environment wherein every member can improve her fly fishing knowledge and skills. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month (except July & December) at Piccolo’s Restaurant. Check out our website. Dues are $20/calendar year and entitle members to such benefits as monthly meetings and informative programs, frequent day and weekend fishing trips, monthly newsletter, parties and social events, instructional clinics, fishin’ buddy roster and lots more. Connecticut
Connecticut Women Anglers on the Fly 24 Dryden Drive; Meriden, CT, 06450TE. 203-237-1323Contact (1): Regina B. Stinson, President E-mail (1): FROSTYDCS@aol.com
Delaware/PennsylvaniaDelaware Valley Women’s Fly Fishing Association1612 Pine St.; Philadelphia, PA, 19103, USAWeb Site: http://www.dvwffa.org Contact(1): Donna Trexler, Treasurer, MembershipE-mail(1): DVWFFA@comcast.net Contact(2): Flora Soto, President E-mail(2): fas19010@aol.com Contact(3): Rabbit Jensen, Newsletter EditorE-mail(3): ljensen@visteon.com Contact(4): Mary Kuss, Founder/Events Chair The DVWFFA serves women anglers throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Our mission: Is to promote the sport of fly fishing among women; To provide a means for women fly fishers to meet, network, and fish together; To create a friendly and supportive environment in which women new to the sport can learn and grow; and, To give experienced women anglers a rewarding opportunity to mentor novices. Our activities include both day and overnight fishing trips, a variety of educational programs, social events, and publication of a quarterly newsletter.
The Bonefish Bonnies Ocean Reef Club 32 Cardinal Lane, Key Largo, FL., 33037, USA Contact: Nancy Zakon E-mail: nanzakon@aol.com Phone(1): 305-367-3070 EST The Bonnies are a club of Ocean Reef members dedicated to learning more about flats fishing and having fun in the process. We have two fishing days and a luncheon with a speaker each month. In addition, we hold two tournaments a year: one a serious Bonefish Tournament, and the other a "No-Rules" Tournament, where you gain points for catching anything (except your guide) by any means. Additional points for best lunch, and best dressed, etc. GeorgiaGeorgia Women Flyfishers828 Burton Ridge Drive, Loganville, Ga, USA. 30052 Web Site: http://www.georgiaflyfishing.com Contact(1): Julie Stalnaker, President 2004—2005 E-mail(1): julie.stalnaker@earthlink.net Georgia Women Flyfishers mission is to introduce women into the sport of fly fishing in a supportive, non-competitive environment, and to fish and have fun. We hold Casting for Confidence, our own clinic for breast cancer survivors, participate in Woodsy Women and Unicoi Outdoor Adventure Day in Georgia, participate in Atlanta Fly Fishing festival, FFF Southeastern Conclave, and hold numerous fly fishing and fly tying clinics for our members. We also team up with other fly fishing organizations around Georgia and hold kid's fishing clinics and river restoration days. We also have monthly meetings and monthly fishing trips. We encourage our members to get out and fish! Please visit our website at www.georgiaflyfishing.com if you are interested in learning more about Georgia Women Flyfishers.
Illinois
Chicago Women’s Angling & Casting Club 1400 N. State Parkway; Suite #8-A; Chicago, IL, 60610, USAContact: Catherine A. Sero, Co-Director E-mail: troutgirl_60610@yahoo.com The Chicago Women's Angling & Casting Club has just over 423 members and growing every month. We cover the City of Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and into the States of MN, WI, IL, IN, MI and OH.
Chesapeake Women Anglers P.O. Box 19156 , Alexandria, VA, 22320, USA Web Site: http://www.chesapeakewomenanglers.org Contact(1): Kiki Galvin, President Phone(1): 703-893-7020E-mail(1): angla56@msn.com Contact(2): Jane Carroll, Treasurer & Membership Chair E-mail(2): jdcarroll@verizon.net Contact(3): Norma Kawecki, Outings CoordinatorE-mail(3): njkawecki@juno.com Contact(4): Linda Crouch, Secretary, IWFF Liaison E-mail(4): lcrouch55@hotmail.com (members from Chesapeake Bay area, Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD, VA, South-Central PA, WVA, and OH) We are a premier fly fishing club serving the Chesapeake Bay area dedicated to promoting fly fishing for women through education, clinics and fishing trips. We have 160 members from seven states and the District of Columbia. Our club was founded in 1994 and we just celebrated our ten year anniversary. Our members receive quarterly newsletters with informative articles as well as the scheduled events for the year, regular emails and a member roster to use as a "fishing buddy guide". We often partner with other organizations like Trout Unlimited and The Isaak Walton League. We are involved in a National program called Casting for Recovery. This program promotes fly fishing for women who are recovering from breast cancer. CWA just participated in their first IWFF Festival and did a presentation called "The Evolution of A Women's Fly Fishing Club.
Flygirls of Michigan, Inc. c/o Jennifer Nelson, 731 S. Altadena, Royal Oak, MI, 48067, USA Web Site: http://www.flygirls.ws Contact(1): Jennifer Nelson, President E-mail(1): matukajenn@yahoo.com Contact(2): Dorothy Schramm E-mail(2): jdschramm@oceana.net Activities: Networking, fishing outings, learning events (casting, fly tying, entomology, rod building), newsletter, breast cancer recovery retreats, mentoring young female anglers. Mission: To provide a forum for education, fishing and stewardship for women through the sport of fly fishing.
Women Anglers of Minnesota P.O. Box 580653; Minneapolis, MN, 55468, USA
Web Site:
http://www.up-north.com Contact(1): Georgia Stinson, President E-mail(1): geoprofish@comcast.net Contact(2): Eileen Kendrick, V.P. E-mail(2): kendrickeileen@charter.net Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM) incorporated in November 1977 as the first women’s fishing organization in the state. Throughout the calendar year, Women Anglers of Minnesota provides opportunities for women to participate in the sport of fishing, to improve their fishing skills, and to fish for variety of species, while providing informational and educational programs on sportfishing. These programs frequently include experts from the fishing community as guest speakers, and much more. WAM promotes the spirit of good sportsmanship and fellowship and provides opportunities for the friendly exchange of ideas and techniques. It promotes respect for fish as a species, its preservation as a natural resource, and encourages "catch and release.” Montana
Gallatin Valley Wad’n Women 13840 Kelly Canyon Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715-8203, USAContact: Terese “Tese” Shekitka, PresidentPhone: 406-585-8348E-mail: trout.girl@earthlink.net Web Site: http://www.troutfitters.com (Click on the "Lady Troutfitters") GVWW is a club that promotes fly fishing for women and establishment of friendships with other women. We have at least one outing or clinic per month. Several owners of local fly fishing shops and their guides have supported us by providing clinics and fishing outings. Topics of the clinics and fishing trips have included casting, gear selection, rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies, clothing, etc., reading water, noxious weed pulls, lake fishing, drift boat fishing, and wade fishing. In 2003 through the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, GVWW, along with Montana Troutfitters, (a fly shop owned by Josh Stanish adopted a public fishing access site on the Gallatin River) near Manhattan, MT. Twice a year we are responsible for cleaning the trash from the site as well as pulling any noxious weeds that may be growing there. Our annual dues are $25 which allows members free participation in all clinics, fishing trips and events unless otherwise stated in schedule; fly box with 6 flies; newsletter; and roster of members. Non-members are welcomed and invited to participate for a fee of $5 per clinic or fishing outing, and will receive a copy of the newsletter and be added to the GVWW email list. Clinics and fishing trips that we have enjoyed during the past 3 summers include: bug identification, gear and clothing, casting, techniques of casting dry flies, nymphs and streamers, noxious weeds, as well as, lake, wade and drift boat fishing. And we are in the early stages of exploring such a possibility with the emphasis on promoting fly fishing for either a local Girl Scout troop or high school girls. New Jersey
Joan Wulff Fly Fishers Contact(1): Sam Decker, President E-mail(1): samfishes@hvc.rr.com Phone(1): 845-754-8226 EST Contact(2): Maureen Yaccino, Editor E-mail(2): justfishing@optonline.net
She Fishes! Merging with New Mexico Trout2820 Richmond, NE; Albuquerque, NM, 87107, USA Contact(1): Jody Springer, President She Fishes! E-mail(1): shadowbot@aol.comContact(2): Trish Breslin, Secretary of NMTShe Fishes! is dedicated to the enhancement of fishing among women through the sharing of experiences and expertise, the development of individual fishing relationships, and the promotion of ethics and conservation in the sport. This season we will be concentrating our efforts on working with New Mexico Trout (NMT) on the local on-going conservation and educational efforts and have planned many fishing trips.
Dame Anglers 5 Lower Rd.; Westtown, NY, 10998, USAContact: Dawn FoleyE-mail: dameang@warwick.netJuliana's AnglersFDR Station; P.O. Box 7220; New York, NY, 10150, USA Contact(1): Karen Kaplan, President E-mail(1): kwswell@msn.com Contact(2): Sara Low, Vice PresidentE-mail(2): hoopsnflies@msn.com Founded in 1995 by Nancy Zakon and other fly fishing enthusiasts, Juliana’s Anglers welcome women at all levels of the sport, from the curious who have never held a rod, to avid fishers who spend as much time on the water as on land.
Women On The Fly 4732 Sharon Rd; Charlotte, NC, 28210, USA Contact(1): Pat King E-mail(1): wotf@mindspring.com Phone(1): 704-366-1059 EST We planned one of our fishing trips to the Green River in Utah last March 2004. From April through November we generally fish several different local areas in North Carolina for beginners. In September 2004 we planned a trip to the Bow River in Calgary, Canada. And our members usually have an IWFF Booth at all our local fly fishing shows. Contact us if you wish to fish North Carolina waters. Oregon
Stonefly Maidens P.O. Box 82412; Portland, OR 97282-0412, USA Web Site: http://www.stoneflymaidens.org E-mail: info@stoneflymaidens.org Contact(1): Robin Healy, Program Coordinator/Webmaster E-mail(1): programs@stoneflymaidens.org Contact(2): Lisa Wassgren, Membership Coordinator E-mail(2): membership@stoneflymaidens.org The Stonefly Maidens is Portland's first women's fly fishing club. Our mission is to create opportunities, encourage, educate, and mentor women’s participation in the sport of fly fishing. Our goal is to bring women together who share a love of fly fishing and the beauty of nature to create friendships and lasting memories. We meet once a month and fish as a group roughly 10 times per year, with members getting together other times to fish together. We have an annual Free Women's Casting Clinic in June. The Oregon Council of the FFF named the Stonefly Maidens their 2004 Club of the Year. Our membership is mostly from the Portland/Vancouver metro area, but we have members from all over Oregon and Washington. South CarolinaWomen In Waders109 Country Club Ct.; Spartanbury, SC, 29302, USA Contact(1): Ellen King, President Phone(1): 864-573-9233 EST E-mail(1): armstrongellen@msn.com Tennessee
Tennessee Brookies C/O Terra Properties; 318 Erin Drive; Knoxville, TN, 37919, USA Contact(1): Mary K. Jenkins E-mail(1): fishlady@comcast.net Contact(2): Paula Begley E-mail(2): paula@littleriveroutfitters.com Contact(3): Wanda TaylorPhone(3): 706-275-6958TexasTexas Women Fly Fishers7310 S. Congress, #106, Austin, Texas, 78745, USA or, 7115 Scenic Brook Drive; Austin, Texas 78736, USA Web Site: www.twff.net Contact(1): Sheila Anderson, President E-mail(1): sjand1957@hotmail.com Contact(2): Sherri Ray E-mail(2): rsray@cvtv.net Contact(3): Becky Hand, 2nd. V.P.; Membership Chairman E-mail: webmaster@twff.net
Our mission is to create opportunities, encourage, educate and mentor women's responsible participation in the recreational sport of fly fishing. We support the policies/goals of the Federation of Fly Fishers, are open to women, men and children from beginner to experienced through programs sponsored by women from the Texas Women Fly Fishers. Reel Women of Utah Web Site: http://organizations.weber.edu/reelwomen/ Contact(1): Lori Lundell, President E-mail(1): reelwomen@weber.edu Contact(2): Carrie Rice, 801-940-0067 The purpose of Reel Women is support, educate, and connect women interested and/or involved in fly fishing. Reelladies 2756 Avenal Ave. SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24015Contact(1): Catherine Wells E-Mail: reellady@mindspring.comReelladies was started in early 2000 to promote fly fishing for women in a non-competitive atmosphere where women help women. The Lady Highlanders 16501 JEB Stuart Highway (Rt. 58), Abingdon, VA 24211Contact(1): Donna Crabtree E-mail(1): dcrabtree@russell.k12.va.us The Lady Highlanders was formed in February 2002. Their goal is to promote the sport of fly fishing and to create a network for women fly fishers to meet each other and fly fish together. WashingtonLady Angler 97 Schoolhouse Road; Brinnon, WA 98320 Web Site: http://www.opwomensoutdoor.org Contact(1): Ann Foley, Director, Women's Outdoor Institute E-mail(1): ann@opwomensoutdoor.org Phone(1): 360-796-0533 PST Lady Angler's is a small non-profit angling club located out on the Olympic Peninsula. We started our fly fishing program in June 2004. Since the inception, we have served over 100 women introducing them to fly fishing and fly tying. We have certainly found there is a good size interest in learning from girls and women. We have published a magazine promoting our women anglers. We also plan to attend the Washington Outdoor Women's weekend this September 2005 near Seattle, Washington, if there are any IWFF members attending please stop by and say "Hi".
Northwest Women Flyfishers P.O. Box 31020; Seattle, WA, 98103-1020, USA Web Site: www.northwestwomenflyfishers.com E-mail(1): NWFflyfishers@hotmail.com Contact(1): Stacy Stratton, President E-mail(1): SAStratton@aol.com Contact(2): Beth Kuhn, Conservation Chair E-mail(2): elizabeth__kuhn@hotmail.com (2 underscores after elizabeth) Contact(3): Joanne Elston, Casting for Recovery Northwest Coordinator E-mail(3): joanfish@aol.com NWF was formed in 1988 in Seattle, WA. to promote and encourage women in the sport of flyfishing and to advocate for healthy fisheries. There are monthly meetings with informative programs and guest speakers, a monthly newsletter and a variety of outings for its 120 members. Outings planned in 2005 include; Pass Lake, Lake Lenore, Lake Lenice, Leech Lake and the Yakima River in WA, Corbett Lake in B.C., the Clark Fork River in MT and the Lochsa River in ID. Southwest Washington Lady Flyfishers 110 Penny Lane; Kelso, Wa. 98626, USA Web Site: www.fishnchicks.org Contact(1): Marie, President Contact(2): Chris, V.P./Treasurer E-mail: fishnchicks@earthlink.net Southwest Washington Lady Flyfishers’ mission is to provide a fun, educational and supportive environment for all women interested in the sport of fly fishing. Our hopes are to introduce all women to the beauty of outdoors for relaxation and camaraderie with other women along with conservation programs at our local hatcheries.
International Clubs
ShiruBett Women Fishing
Club of Kenya (SWFCK)
Website:
http://www.wambari.com Phone(1): +254-20-781764 Cell Phone(1): +254721482153l SWFCK was founded in September 2005 by Betty Wamae who works for a company in Kenya tying fishing flies. Our main objective is to introduce both African women and International visitors into the sport of fly fishing in Kenya.
BelgiumWomen Fly Fishing E-mail: wff@skynet.be Contact(1): Fabienne Demarcin, President Web Site: http://users.skynet.be/livresdepeche/ (in French) Fabienne Demarcin began WFF in Belgium April 19, 2002. Fly fishing is her passion hence, she wanted to give other women a place to begin their fly fishing experience. They are currently the only known European women fly fishing club with 36 members, mostly beginners. Fabienne has been in the sport of fly fishing for 18 years, and has produced a 20 minute video. Ottawa Women Fly Fishersc/o 2659 Ayers Avenue, Ottawa, ON Canada K1V 7W7 Web Site: http://owff.org E-mail: info@owff.org Contact(1): Rachael Crowder Phone(1): 613-257-2508 Contact(2): Brenda Sharpe Communication from our club is very casual. OWFF remains supportive of the IWFF organization and its aims. Reel Women Flyfishing Club2039 Chrisdon Rd.; Burlington, Ont. L7M 3W8; Canadaor; 2252 Turnberry Rd.; Burlington, On. L7M 4S6 Canada E-mail: cstapleton@ci.newton.ma.us Contact(1): Carol Staple Contact(2): Pat Robinson, President/Founder Contact(3): Kathi Spicer, Vice President
Irish Ladies Fly Fishing Association
Web site:
http://irishladiesflyfishing E-mail: ilfa@eircom.net Contact(1): Madeleine Kelly, Chairman Contact(2): Susan Brown, Honorary Secretary Contact(3): Ruth Mettler, Honorary Treasurer Contact(4): Julie McGeever, PRO Contact(5): Moira Cosgrove, Website Minder, Team 2005 Contact(6): Deirdre Moynihan, Web Master/Designer Contact(7): Ann Kerrin, Captain, for International Match on Lough Mask, Ireland, on June 2nd, 2005. Anne Geary set up ILFA in 1990. She was the first chairman and ably supported in this by her daughter, Mary, who captained the team for the first four years.
Ladies International Fly Fishing Association Web site: http://irishladiesflyfishing.com/people/people_home.html#chair Contact(1): Moira Cosgrove, President LIFFA E-mail(1): cosgrovemv@eircom.net The LIFFA is made up of 4 Associations; Irish Ladies Fly Fishing Association (ILFFA), England Ladies Fly Fishers Association (ELFFA), Scottish Fly Fishers Association (SANA), and the Welsh Fly Fishers Assocation (WSTAA).
JapanJapan Fly Fishers Women
C/O Japan Fly Fishers; B1 Kodama Bldg,
1-1-1 Chuo Nakano-ku,
Tokyo,
164-0011, Japan
Web Site:
http://www.jff.gr.jp (Click on the Japan
Fly Fishers Women Logo in the middle of 'Home page') (Both Japanese &
English versions)
Contact(1): Rumiko Nakamura
E-mail(1):
rumiwff@ybb.ne.jp
JFFW is a female members' group of Japan Fly Fishers. JFF has approximately
370 members of which 26 members are women. JFFW women are located at 9
different locations throughout Japan with 14
women located in
Tokyo. JFFW joins JFF in fly casting and tying school,
and fishing meetings which are held at the different locations throughout
Japan.
Some of our conservation projects are: Planting Yamame, Cherry Salmon or
Iwana, Char Eggs using Whitlock-Vibert boxes. We have also had 2-days
fishing trips once a year for the past 5 years. All of our members enjoyed
fishing and visiting with each other very much. Some of our members will take their
friends on trips who are interested in fly fishing. It’s an excellent way to
introduce them to the art of fly fishing. Rumiko Nakamura has plans on doing
a fishing trip once or twice this year which will include fly casting
lessons and offer a chance for more women to learn to fly fish.
Tauranga Anglers Club Incorporated
PO Box 14018;
Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand
Contact: Pauline Gohns
E-mail:
pgohns@xtra.co.nz
Our fishing season is the opposite season to the
Northern Hemisphere, so in March we are heading into winter. In March the
lake fishing becomes more productive as the fish come up from the deep cool
water to the surface and prepare for spawning. Catching big fish at this
time of year is a real buzz since the fish are in good condition and put up
a good fight. It can also be a challenge to get a good fish onto the hook,
as nearer June they are more interested in the breeding part than the eating
part. Stream fishing continues to be productive although the more the
temperatures drop the cooler the water becomes and the more chance there is
of heavy rain flooding the streams. Then fishing becomes more of a
challenge. Our Club is not exclusively female, but there are a quite a
number of couples who both fish, so the woman can get together with other
women to discuss aspects of fishing. On club trips there is a good- hearted
rivalry with the men, and it is not uncommon for the females to outfish the
guys, at least some of the time. Our season ends in June for most boat
fishing on the lakes with most streams closing to enable the fish to spawn.
Some shoreline fishing is still available and a small number of lakes can
still be fished by boat, but as the weather declines, the fishing also
declines. Time to check out our gear, tie a few flies and dream of the
season to come, which opens October 1st.
Nordens Kvinnliga Flugfiskare – Nordic
Flyfishing Women
Skinnaraasvaegen 11; 192 75 Sollentuna;
Sweden
Web Site:
http://www.outdoor.se/nkf/index.html (In
Swedish and English versions)
Contact: Desire' Herou
E-mail:
desire.herou@swedemail.se
Nordens Kvinnliga Flugfiskare is a Nordic
organization for fly fishing women. Started in 1997 in
Sweden they now
boast almost 60 members! Their mission is to be a network in Scandinavia and
develop women’s fly fishing in
Scandinavia. (Sweden,
Norway, Denmark, Finland, Island). To learn the art of fly fishing from each
other, give advice about equipment and outfit, meet new fishing friends,
have meetings and fun together, and take care of nature and improve
habitats.
England Ladies
Fly Fisher Association
2 Dukes Place;
Herringthrope; Rotherham, England S65 3BG
Web Site:
http://www.elfa.org.uk/
E-mail(1):
wendy@millerjw.fsnet.co.uk
Contact(2): Kate Royce – Diary of Events
E-mail(2):
kateroyce@aol.com
Contact(3): Sue Sissons – Captain English Fly Fishing Team
E-mail(3):
PaulSue.Sissons@Btopenworld.com Welsh Ladies Angling
Division (WLAD) Spring
Gardens, Parrog Rd, Newport Pembs West Wales, SA 42ORJ Great Britain. E-mail:
prichard@springgardens.fsnet.co.uk
Contact(1): Nica Prichard, Secretary Phone(1):
01239820671
Contact(2): Enid Edwards, Chairman
Contact(3): Pat Price, Treasurer We named
our group as Welsh Ladies Angling Division because WLAD in Welsh language
means Country. At the beginning, some anglers thought that there was no need
to have ladies group. But now we are doing well and have some 25 members.
Among us, 12 anglers are in the Welsh Ladies Fly Fishing Team. We recently
acquired grants to purchase equipment, etc. as our aim is to involve more
women young and old in fishing. Revision:
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