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. As more women discover the peace and tranquillity to be had with fly fishing, and how truly relaxing a day of fly fishing can be, so more women are starting to participate in this exciting sport.
Women’s fly fishing clubs and organizations now exist for women who are interested in 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. Recently the variety of fly fishing gear available for women to buy has improved considerably. As women are becoming an increasingly larger chunk of the fly fishing market, fly fishing manufacturers have started making women’s fly fishing gear, tailor-made for women anglers. Whether a woman is looking to buy freshwater fly fishing gear, or saltwater fly fishing gear, there is now equipment specifically available.
Gear made specifically for women include fly fishing rods which are designed to be lighter, and have smaller grips to suit the smaller hands of women. Women’s fly fishing waders designed to fit the shape of a woman’s body are also now available, as well as women’s wading boots. Manufacturers are now also making fishing vests and chest packs shaped for the woman’s body.
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 suit women anglers because they have smaller grips, and are designed to be light.
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.
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