| Fly fishing has been considered a mostly male | | | | move it so that fish will be tempted, how to |
| pastime since its inception, but now many women | | | | wheel in the fish once they are caught, what to |
| are beginning to turn to this sport for fun, | | | | wear for protection, and general tips for |
| relaxation, and even competition. Many female | | | | successfully luring and catching fish. |
| competitors participate at or above the level of | | | | Over the years, many fly fishing competitions |
| their male peers. | | | | appeared that were only open to women, and |
| During the years, many men were unsupportive | | | | others in which men and women competed |
| towards women wanting to fish because of the | | | | alongside each other in an equal contest. Fly |
| general mentality that women were supposed to | | | | Fishing is no longer only a men's sport, as women |
| stay in the homes, but as time passed more | | | | from all over the world and all cultures are |
| women began fly fishing and several organizations | | | | starting to practice it. Women from all different |
| for women were created. Special women | | | | age groups and backgrounds enjoy the sport. The |
| fly-fishing classes were created and several guides | | | | fly-fishing industry welcomes these women and |
| that only served women appeared. Nowadays, | | | | provides everything possible so that they will |
| several locations and companies provide women | | | | continue participating in the sport. Participating in a |
| fly fishing trips. They teach women all the | | | | woman fly-fishing trip is a good way to learn the |
| techniques necessary to be a successful fly fisher. | | | | basics of the sport and get a good idea of the |
| Women are taught how to handle the rod and | | | | techniques and skills necessary to catching fish. |