A few weeks ago at the Federation Fly Fishers International I had the pleasure of leading the Women’s Fly Fishing Workshop. I had an awesome crew of partner instructors and an tremendous group of students anxious to take their skills to the next level. All of us had a blast and regardless of being an instructor or a student we all learned something. I am not quite sure what it is— but I love the events when women anglers get together. Below are a few pictures from the event! Enjoy
Thanks to the instructors Trish, Mary Ann, Cheryl, Kathy, Kristy,, Molly, Donna, Patty, Whitney and Heather
All students and participants after our casting instruction! Casting is just to much fun.
Hey everyone look at the photographer not Willa!
We started the day in the classroom – but within two hours – we were outdoors casting or headed to fishing.
We would break into two groups of 8 to allow for more conversation during each topic. Here Mary Ann is kicking off casting.
Our last topic during casting – was what to do when you fish takes your fly…Aka how to get that fish into the net.
On day 1 PM our fishing local was to the Yellowstone. Kudo’s to Susan for enticing a cuttie to your fly
On the water we broke into a teams of a fishing pro,instructor, and two students – lots of individual instruction for our anglers.
A photo capturing the friendships that develops during the two day of the fly fishing workshop
On day 2 we headed to Depuys’ by 11:00. And of course we had to stop and check out all the fish you can see in the crystal clear water.
Lunch and socializing before we head to the water.
Lunch and socializing before we head to the water.
Connie playing a nice brown that took her PMD emerger. Mary Ann getting ready to net – and then the fish took off….
A perfect example of the 1-1 coaching on the water
And you can’t learn to fly fish without learning about the aquatic insects. Thanks to Molly and Heater for collecting.
Molly discussing the process of matching flies to the bug sampling. Too fun. You can never know too much about bugs.
A new addition this year. A place for women to gather , socialize and meet other cool women anglers
Thanks to Sandy for all her leaders in making the Women Connect Happen! And to Marlene for supporting her.
Patty doing what she loves – tying flies
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