Fly Girl Fish

Fly Girl Fish welcomes Gabriella Hoffman, Media Strategist, Award-Winning Outdoor Writer and Avid Angler. Gabriella Fly Fishes, hunts and devotes the majority of her time to conservation issues and policies that affect our environment. She is also the creator and host of The District of Conservation Podcast. Gabriella’s dedication to the outdoors, conservation and use of social media to spread the word is evident in everything she does. So sit back and enjoy today’s conversation with Gabriella Hoffman!

 

Guest:

Gabriella Hoffman

Website: gabriellahoffman.com

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This is Fly Girl Fish episode 036, first aired on 05/20/2020.

When Fly Girl Fish finished interviewing Stevie for this episode – the one word to describe her was WOW! This young Angler has the enthusiasm, dedication and humor that makes an impression. What we found most enduring was her humility and ability to laugh at herself and laugh at her mistakes (check out the chandelier story).  She approaches challenges and barriers as part of the process to grow and learn, not just about Fly Fishing but about life.

She also has had to adjust her outlook and attitude along the way which is a testament to her ability to grow and give back to the Fly Fishing community and to inspire other young female anglers. We look forward to following Stevie on her Fly Fishing journey!

Guest:

Stevie

In The Media:

Silver Kings (Discovery Channel)

Dun Magazine – Fall 2017

Tail Magazine – May/June 2018

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust

First BTT Youth Ambassador Announcement

“Why I Fish” Blog Post for BTT

BTT / Nautilus Micro-Film Contest Winning Video (First permit)

 

 

 

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 035, first aired on 05/13/2020.

Jackie Kutzer and Christine (Chrissy) Atkins are the Co-Leaders of the Orvis led initiative 50/50 On The Water. In 2017, Orvis started the 50/50 On The Water campaign to bring Gender Parity to the sport of Fly Fishing. Jackie and Chrissy have been the movers and shakers leading the way ever since, and it hasn’t been easy!

They have had the support of the Fly Fishing Community, including industry leaders who stand behind supporting women when it comes to equipment, education and resources. Get to know Jackie and Chrissy, with their enthusiasm, love for Fly Fishing and dedication to the 50/50 initiative you will be proud to be an angler in support of more women on the water!

Guests:

Chrissy Atkins

Jackie Kutzer

Social Media:

Instagram

Bios at 50/50 On The Water:

Chrissy

Jackie

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 034, first aired on 05/06/2020.

Charlotte is an up and coming young angler full of excitement and enthusiasm! We met Charlotte and her father at the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show earlier this year. She was eager to share her love of fly fishing with us and her passion for the sport is contagious! Charlotte does not hesitate when taking on a moving river, fly fishing classes, or learning new techniques with the support of her father. Charlotte is still in grammar school but she gets in her fishing time and continues to grow as an angler.

Talking with Charlotte and other young anglers brings a fresh perspective to fly fishing and shows us the future of fly fishing is in good hands! Charlotte wants to continue improving her skills while sharing her passion with other new anglers. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Charlotte as she continues her fly fishing journey!

Guest:

Charlotte

Bio:

I was 3 or 4 years old when I started fly fishing. I really enjoyed it, so my dad took me out fishing more often when I was more comfortable doing it. My dad took me to a place called Bear Creek which is located right outside of Denver, Colorado. I am originally from Colorado, then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2017.

My favorite place to fish is Rocky Mountain National Park. Here, we have caught more than 100 brook trout and cutthroat trout in one day! The reason I like it is because it is beautiful plus we would see many elk. Cataloochee located in Smoky Mountain National Park, is my second favorite place to fish. The campsites are nice, close to the river and fishing is great. We also see elk here like we used to see on our Rocky Mountain trips. (On one trip here, we saved a toad from getting run over on the road!!)

I’m in the 5th grade. I don’t really talk about fly fishing at school, but I do want to talk to a local Trout Unlimited member and my teachers about trout in the classroom. I have been a Trout Unlimited member for many years.

 

 

 

 

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 033, first aired on 04/30/2020.

Fishing can change lives, and with Fish For Change, the organization Heather is involved in, it can happen in your hometown town or in exotic places that not only help locals in that region, but speak to the heart of anglers everywhere.

Heather has a long history of fishing along side her dad in the Florida keys. With Heather by her Dad’s side, she learned conservation and cares deeply about her natural surroundings.

Today, she is giving back some of the passion she feels for fly fishing to students and young people at all stages of exposure to the sport. With Heather’s infectious desire to share fly fishing with others, the sport will naturally grow.

Guest:

Heather Harkavy

Website: www.fishforchange.org

Email: [email protected]

Social Media:

Facebook

Instagram

About:

I grew up in South Florida and was exposed to fly fishing by my best friend, my dad. I went to Florida State University and majored in Marketing and Hospitality. Summers were spent working with an assortment of fishing organizations such as Tropic Star Lodge, Trout Unlimited, CCA, CFCW, and Costa. I knew I wanted to follow my passion and have a career within the fishing industry that gravitated towards conservation, travel, and education. After graduation I was exposed to Fish for Change and fell in love with the organization. I became the Director of Operations and here we are!

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 032, first aired on 04/23/2020.

It’s Sarah Bakers job to make sure we have trout to fish in our Georgia waters. Have you ever thought, who cares for the trout before they are released, either in delayed harvest or through out the year?

It’s the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and biologists like Sarah Baker, Trout Biologist from the Wildlife Resources Division of the DNR who take their job very seriously, wade in our waters year round, testing, recording data, and making sure our trout are healthy, growing and spawning under the right conditions. All this to preserve the species and make sure they are thriving, so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Guest:

Sarah Baker

Bio:

Sarah Baker is the new trout biologist for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. She helps manage trout populations throughout North Georgia. She received her B.S. in Biology at The College of Idaho, and her M.S. in Fisheries Science at Auburn University.

 

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 031, first aired on 04/16/2020.

If you have fished since you were two years old, you’re probably a master. But, if you’re still fishing at age 10 and mastering the skills of a master, you might be a prodigy.

Meet Deighan, also known as Lil D, a young lady who has been fishing since she was two years old using spin equipment. That didn’t last long though. She quickly left that discipline to develop her fly fishing skills with her Dad and dog Ranger by her side. She hasn’t looked back since.

Lil D talked with us at FGF about how she started, what she enjoys about fly fishing, and how she can share her love of the sport with her friends.

Listening to Lil D talk about all her achievements she’s had by the age of 10 is really inspiring. The future for young ladies in this sport is very bright, especially when Lil D is leading the way.

Guest:

Deighan

Social Media:

Instagram

Yellow Sally Fishing  On Instagram  On Facebook

Bio:

At the age of 10 Deighan has been flyfishing more than half her life. Living in central Texas she has 365 days a year to practice her art.

At age 7 D was told by a student at school that fishing was for boys and her Instagram account @marchbrowneyedun was born. Finding and following several thousand other lady anglers in one night put away all doubts of her place on the water. Wanting to return the favor, her account became a source of inspiration and encouragement to other girls and women to enjoy fly fishing.

D is determined to reach 50/50 on the water and has been sharing what she has learned with many other girls her age. Seeking her casting instructor certification she is the youngest person to pass the bronze level casting skills challenge from Fly Fishers International.

D has tied flies at several shops and shows from NY to CO and fishes almost exclusively flies she tied. She shares her love of tying flies through live online tutorials and in person occasionally competing in iron fly contests against adults. She is an active member of Texas Women Fly Fishers hoping to supplement their many on the water outings with fly tying sessions.

A published writer and aspiring photographer D chronicles her adventures through journaling and social media hoping to inspire and encourage any woman or girl with an interest in trying the previously male dominated sport of fly fishing.

 

 

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 030, first aired on 04/09/2020.

Jackie Kutzer started as a retail associate for the Orvis company. Now, because of the passion she saw in her customers and now husband, Orvis Casting Instructor, Peter Kutzer, Jackie is on a new mission. Her fly fishing story began at Orvis but now is soaring to new heights as the Co-Founder of 50/50 On The Water.

Jackie has a love for salt water angling but with fly fishing she fell in love not only with her husband Pete, but with the art of the fly cast and that love lead her to learn more. Jackie watched women become interested in fly fishing, take a fly tying class, then a trip, and then go off to develop deep meaningful relationships, form fly fishing organizations, and stay in touch over the years with common enthusiasm of fishing and learning together.

In this podcast we will only touch on her co founder role with 50/50 on the water and will soon bring her back with her co founding partner Christine Atkins to take a deeper dive in to how 50/50 is growing by leaps and bounds.

Guest:

Jackie Kutzer

Email: [email protected]

Website: 5050onthewater.orvis.com

“Finished Roadie” – Photo by Jessica Haydahl Photography

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 029, first aired on 04/02/2020.

Fly Girl Fish recently spent time with Devin Lancaster, founder of Southern Hackle Outfitters in Atlanta. Devin brings his love and knowledge of the outdoors to everything he does. He was learning to cast & mend a fly line with his father at the age of 7 and learning ways to be prepared for situations he may face in the wilderness.

As his fly fishing skills improved, he gained a love and passion for wild brown trout and the native brook trout found in the headwater streams of the north Georgia mountains. He started Southern Hackle Outfitters as way to raise awareness for these native fish and to bring new people into the sport of fly fishing. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, patient guide who has a great love for sharing knowledge then Devin is your man.

Devin also has a blog on his web site where he shares humor and his perspective on relevant topics. Check it out! We’re excited that Devin took time to spend with us and we hope to have him on again!

Guest:

Devin Lancaster

Makin’ it Happen Blog

Southern Hackle Outfitters

River Through Atlanta

Social Media:

Facebook

Instagram

 

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 028, first aired on 03/26/2020.

As the first to air in our “artist series” Kristin Ellis, who owns Fish Girl Glass, talks to us about her talents in stained glass. Kristin designs and creates beautiful stained glass pieces for anglers, hunters, and others in beautiful glass colors. Her craft allows her to work closely with her clients thru commission, and to carefully piece together a stained glass design inside of a clients favorite old fish net frame, or just a free flowing design based on the clients desire.

Kristin accepts commissions thru her Facebook page. If you are interested in this beautiful addition for your lake house or want it for your home or as a gift, listen in.

Fly Girl Fish is happy to be doing podcasts with as many people as we can find who touch the industry and sport we all love.  Look for others in our artist series soon.

 

Guest:

Kristin Ellis

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fishgirlglass

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 402-332-6297

 

 

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 027, first aired on 03/19/2020.