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