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Just before the dorado gave up!

Patty's PowerPoint presentation about women fly fishing: "Girls Can!"

Why Fly Fish?
Women probably have been fly fishing for as long as men. The first book about about fishing published in the English language was written by a women.  The following is quoted from The Origins of Angling a book written by John McDonald in 1957, "Surprisingly, what is thought to be the first published essay on sport fishing -  The Treatise of Fishing With an Angle - is also believed to have been written by a women: Dame Juliana Berners, by legend a nun and a noblewomen and the first of her gender to write a work published in English."  McDonald goes on to translate the Treatise from old English into modern readable English.  The book describes many aspects of fishing and the fishing tackle used in 1496 when the manuscript was published.  There is even a chapter about how to forge a fish hook from a needle.  Why not needles were most likely a women's tool.  Evidently steel hooks weren't readily   available. 

People were fishing with flies part of the time during this era.  The original twelve fly patterns to appear in the English language are in the Treatise.  The book is very informative and well organized.  Angle means angel.  Hence the words "angling and angler".  The oldest artifacts that could be called flies are bird feathers and hair attached to bone or ivory hooks and are thousands of years old.  Some were probably made by women.  It just seems natural.  Certainly Dame Juliana tied and caught fish with her own flies more than 500 years ago.  There is no doubt that women can excel at the sport of fly fishing.  They probably always have, when given a chance.  This page is an attempt to make the sport of fly fishing more accessible to women.


The Federation of Fly Fishers 
Stonefly Maidens
Local Women's Fly Fishing Club. 
The Oregon FFF Club Of The Year.  
Lots of fish-a-longs and educational programs for women!

Yes, girls can.

Special Rods For Women Who Are Serious About Fly Fishing!

WINSTON ROD CO. since 1929.

5-Weight Rod
8-Weight Rod
 

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Winston JOAN WULFF FAVORITE Fly Rods

Some girls like diamonds.  Some girls like jewelry grade fly rods.

JOAN WULFF FAVORITES
One of the foremost authorities on fly casting in the world, Joan Wulff believes women anglers need lighter rods and smaller grips.  Consequently, she helped design a specialized grip for her favorite trout rods,  a Winston 5-weight WT Series, and also her favorite salmon/steelhead/saltwater rod, the 9 foot 8-weight BIIX.  All of these rods, are extremely lightweight and a delight to cast.  They come equipped with a special smaller diameter grip which features a thumb grove for proper hand positioning.
About JOAN WULFF:
These links list some of her honors and accomplishments:
Girls Can Fly Fish!
JOAN WULFF INDUCTED INTO CULLMAN INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME
What R.L. Winston Rod Company Says About: Joan Wulff Favorite Rods


JOAN WULFF FAVORITE TROUT ROD

3 pc. - 8 1/2' #5 - IM6 - Joan Wulff Favorite trout rod.


Joan says, "A good trout rod becomes an extension of your arm. The action should be soft enough to give great feeling in each cast, yet strong enough to present the line well in a variety of conditions.  My favorite trout rod, 8 1/2 foot Winston WT, does just that, and the grip will help make sure that your hand is positioned properly."

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JW586-3 8' 6" #5 3 2 5/8 oz. $595

JOAN WULFF FAVORITE 8-WEIGHT ROD

Joan says, "In Salmon/steelhead/saltwater fishing, the fly must be presented in both calm and windy conditions to fish that are often moving.  A good rod must be able to deliver the fly up to sixty feet away in just a few seconds, with no more than one false case.  This rod not only meets these qualifications for speed, but has the wonderful feeling that the words "Winston Action" have always defined.  It's a great rod."

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JW890 9'  #8 4 3 1/2 oz. $615


Casting For Recovery
 
Cancer patients get help from Temple Fork Outfitters when your gal gets one of these new rods!

Billie Jean Bachmann models rod for Casting For Recovery.

Casting For Recovery, founded in 1996, is a national non-profit support and educational program for women who have or have had breast cancer. CFR provides an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease to gather in a beautiful, natural setting and learn fly-fishing, "a sport for life." Just as importantly, they offer an opportunity to meet new friends and have fun.

CFR offers free retreats throughout the country, incorporating counseling, educational services, and the sport of fly-fishing to promote mental and physical healing. Fly fishing techniques provide a gentle exercise for joint and soft tissue mobility. The dynamics of fly fishing provide a healing connection to the natural world, relieving everyday stress, and promoting a sense of calm. These retreats also offer a forum for women with similar experiences to meet, learn a new skill, and gain a respite from their everyday concerns. Any woman who has experienced breast cancer is eligible to attend a retreat (with medical clearance from their physicians). Casting For Recovery relies on local volunteers and organizations to support their community based retreats. CFR is holding 34 retreats in 23 states this year. http://www.castingforrecovery.org/

Through the combined efforts of Wanda Taylor, Donna Teeny, and Lefty Kreh, Temple Fork Outfitters has created two unique fly rods built specifically to benefit "Casting for Recovery"; an 8'6" 5-weight and a 9' 8-weight. CFR rods are built on translucent purple blanks with pink lettering inscribed with the words "Supporting Casting For Recovery & Hope" and will include a distinctive pink rod sock. A $25 contribution will be made to Casting For recovery for every CFR rod that is

purchased through an authorized TFO dealer such as: The Fly Fishing Shop
Weches, Oregon.
Proud to help!

 

TFO-05864C

Length:  8' 6"   Line: #5     Pieces: 4   

Very popular all-round trout rod. Is very lightweight, but is an authoritative casting tool at any normal fishing range.  Fishes all sizes of trout flies.
Rod weight:  3.8 Ounces.
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TFO-05864 CFR 5 Med-Fast 1 $139.95

TFO-08904C

Length:      Line: #     Pieces:    

Very popular rod for big bass, steelhead, salmon & light saltwater fishing.  Is based on popular Pro Series rod.
Rod weight: 4.4 Ounces.
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TFO-08904 CFR 8 Med-Fast 2 $149.95


Tilley Lighterweight LT6 Hat

 

Made from Tilley Nylamtium®, a durable, water-repellent nylon, the LT6 is a broad-brimmed lighterweight Hat and has a taller crown than all the other Tilleys. Even lighter than most ball caps, it weighs only about 4 ounces.

* GUARANTEED FOR LIFE

* INSURED AGAINST LOSS

* EXCELLENT SUN PROTECTION * FLOATS *

* REPELS RAIN * TIES ON IN THE WIND

* MACHINE WASHABLE (WON'T SHRINK)

Measurements: Front and back of the brim: 3-1/2";  sides: 2-1/2". The crown is 4-3/8" high.
Khaki color with olive under side of brim.

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LT6KOL-7-18 Tilley LT6 Hat, khaki with olive, 7 1/8" $65
LT6KOL-7-14 Tilley LT6 Hat, khaki with olive, 7 1/4" $65
LT6KOL-7-38 Tilley LT6 Hat, khaki with olive, 7 3/8" $65
LT6KOL-7-12 Tilley LT6 Hat, khaki with olive, 7 1/2" $65

The Female Form Looks Good In Waders
Waders will smooth your curves
and also keep you dry and comfortable.

Simms  G3  Freestone


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