An Introduction to Fly Fishing for Women

Women Learn Fly Fishing Tips

Although women have fly fished for nearly as long as men have, women’s sly fishing has recently become a very popular activity and sport for women. The relaxation and challenge of fly fishing, as well as the tranquillity of the great outdoors appeal to both men and women, and more women are flocking to this exciting sport day-by-day.

A lot of clubs and organizations exist around the world today for women who are into 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. 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.

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. 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.