Fly Fishing for Women – A Beginner’s Guide
Its a little known fact that women have been participating in fly fishing for many years, but in recent times its become a very popular recreation activity for women. There are more women participating in the sport of fly fishing each day, as more women discover the tranquillity of fishing outdoors close to mother nature, as well as the relaxation of fly fishing.
There are many clubs and organizations around now that deal specifically with woman’s fly fishing. One such organization is International Women Fly Fishers, an international non-profit organization which brings women interested in fly fishing together from all over the world, and also have a directory of women’s fly fishing in the United States and from around the world.
Fly Fishing Gear for Women
Men and women are not created equal in body shape. For many years if you were a woman wanting to get into the sport of fly fishing, you would have had to purchase gear tailored for a men. There has been a huge improvement in the fly fishing gear available for women in recent times. Most of the large fly fishing manufacturers have realized that women are a growing percentage of the fly fishing market, and they have started making fly fishing gear designed to meet the requirements of women. Whether a woman is looking to buy freshwater fly fishing gear, or saltwater fly fishing gear, there is now equipment specifically available.
Fly fishing equipment made for women include fly rods, which are made with smaller grips to suit the smaller hands of women, and are also made to be more lightweight. Fly fishing waders designed to fit the shape of a woman’s body are also now available, as well as women’s wading boots. Fly fishing manufacturers now make fly fishing chest packs and vests tailor-made for women anglers.
Sage, makers of some of the finest fly rods in the fly fishing industry (such as the excellent Sage Smallmouth fly fishing rod), now make a fly fishing rod tailor made for women, the Sage Z-Axis Small Grip Fly Rod. Winston also make the Winston Joan Wulff Fly Rod, which is another high quality rod. These rods designed with smaller grips, and are lighter in weight to better suit women anglers.
Simms have now launched waders that are specifically shaped to fit women, the Simms Women’s Headwater Waders. These top quality waders are made from a 3-layer Gore-Tex material, and are stockingfoot waders. Simms also make wading boots specifically designed for women, the Simms Women’s Headwaters Boot, which are narrower than equivalent men’s wading boot, are lightweight, and are ideally suited for women.
Simms Streamtread Vibram Boot Review – The Rivers Edge
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Simms Women’s Headwaters Wading Boot – Vibram We have developed a wading boot just for women that features a narrower last and lightweight wading comfort – without forfeiting support…. |
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Simms Headwaters Wading Boot – Vibram StreamTread Lace up our lightest boots without taking a hit to your budget. The Headwaters carry a featherweight price tag and deliver rugged performance…. |
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Simms Headwaters Pant Waders On warm days or when chest waders arent needed, these highly breathable pants perform with minimal bulk, solid protection and relaxed ease…. |
