Mershon-Neumann Heritage
Women ‘N Waders – April 20, 2024 – 8:30am – 3:30pm – Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center, 3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Women of all ages will benefit from this one day clinic; learning all the skills needed to start fly fishing.
Knots. fly tying, matching the hatch, casting, what gear to buy, and where to find that perfect fishing spot are all covered. Bring nothing- even lunch is included in the $30.00 price!
Website: https://www.mershon-neumanntu.org/post/women-n-waders-april-20-2024
Laurie Seibert: president@mershon-neumannTU.org
Kalamazoo Valley Chapter
Damsels Fly – July 20, 2024 – Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, 34270 Co Rd 652, Mattawan, MI 49071, USA
This is a special program, and one dear to the hearts of our KVCTU members. Damsels Fly is about more than learning the basic skills required to get started as a fly fisher. It’s about the fellowship found on the water and in nature among women of all ages. From gear selection and care, to knot tying, fly tying, and casting, this program brings together woman from all over the area to learn the art that is fly fishing, while building relationships that can last a lifetime.
Website: https://kvctu.org/damsels-fly/
Connie Moore: info@kvctu.org
Schrems Chapter TU
Women on the Waters – June 7th-9th – Pere Marquette River Lodge, 8841 S Michigan 37, Baldwin, MI 49304
Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited and Mershon-Neumann Heritage Chapter of Trout Unlimited are proud to present a women’s only fly fishing weekend at the Pere Marquette River Lodge, an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter with a fully stocked fly shop.
Instruction is available for beginners or those who want refreshers. Intermediate and experienced anglers can go fishing independently on the storied Pere Marquette River if they choose. Cost includes a full day guided float trip, two nights of lodging (limited single occupancy rooms available at an additional expense), and meals.
Website: https://swmtu.org/education/womens-initiative
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1614889258550334/
Paige Werner: wernerp2@gmail.com
Flygirls of Michigan – Fly Fishers International
Flygirls of Michigan, Inc. was founded in 1996 to provide fly fishing opportunities for women.
We are a 100% Fly Fishers International Club. Flygirls was born out of women’s growing interest in the sport of flyfishing and the FFI is interested in making it easier for women to become involved. We feel it is important to make a commitment to the resource by supporting and becoming a member of the FFI.
While we have a single gender purpose, we have an open membership and welcome any and all interested individuals.
Website: https://flygirls.ws/who_we_are/
Lisa Paisley: info@flygirls.ws
Resources
True North Trout
Women in Fly Fishing Article – https://truenorthtrout.com/2021/01/women-in-fly-fishing/
TAKEMEFISHING.org
Catching more than fish. The value of this sport for Young Women Article – https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/december-2018/the-value-of-fishing-for-young-women/?fbclid=IwAR2yFFh4yRon-vuLu9SdEuTYlHQMhlt46MLZMRBnUS987bGXvYVwlwK0Zrg
Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Instructions and resources