Fly Fishing for Women - A Sport Gaining in Popularity

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Fly Fishing for Women - A Sport Gaining in Popularity

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Women have been fly fishing for nearly as many years as men have, but in recent years the sport of women’s fly fishing has really taken off. 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. Until recently, a woman would have had to purchase fly fishing gear made for men if they wanted start out in the sport of fly fishing. When it comes to buying fly fishing gear today, the selection available for women has improved quite a bit. The big fly fishing manufacturers have started to realise that women are an increasingly growing segment of the fly fishing market, and have started making equipment specific for 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 rods are available made specifically for women – these rods are designed to be lightweight, and contain smaller grips ideally suited for women. 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 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. For women looking for stockingfoot waders, you cant beat the quality of these 3-layer Gore-Tex 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.

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