Attn: Fly Fishing Gals

A note from Jerry re: Project Healing Waters

There are "gals" that are veterans as well and we could use more "gal" volunteers to support the PHW efforts with the veterans at both the "indoor" fly tying and casting sessions as well as the outdoor "outings".

We will help you with your tying and castings skills that will meet the needs with the veterans for the "sessions". Materials and equipment is furnished at the PHW "sessions". We try to have a single fly pattern at the "sessions" so everyone is tying the same fly and we can cross support each volunteer and the veteran. Your skills may improve as well, or you may help us improve ours!
It all about "serving those who have served"!

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Updates

The links area of the website has been replaced with a new resources/links page. We've added a few updates and more information will be coming soon. Feel free to send us your favorite links!

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Project Healing Waters Midwest Website Launches

Recently the MN Project Healing Waters website launched. However, the site is transitioning into the Midwest region and will cover all programs offered. You will find updated information on key contacts in your area as well as events and outings. Please check out http://www.mnphw.org/ for further details. Drop them a note with feedback and ideas as they get this website active!

A few weeks ago I went to my first PHW outing in the MN area. I stood watching the Vets come off the bus and it brought tears to my eyes. These were the men and women who sacrificed to protect my freedom. The least we can do is support them as they make their recovery both physically and emotionally. Please consider what you can do to get involved with this program. This organization truly makes a difference in the lives of our Troops!

Shirts by Gray Goat Fly Fishing - www.graygoatflyfishing.com

If you are like me you are always keeping an eye out for apparel to show your love for fly fishing. I've been asked when we will offer some shirts and we are working on a design but I thought you gals might enjoy the shirts I came across on another site. It seems like this industry often forgets not all females like the traditional style t-shirt. Let's face it, it lacks a little style. A website I often visit is www.graygoatflyfishing.com and recently I found some new shirts for females.

I ordered two colors because I couldn't decide between the two! They are super cute with zippers that match the colors of the stripes on the side (pink, aqua or white). The fit is a petite but I am 5'7 and as you can see in the photo, it fits perfect. Check out the shirts at Gray Goat Fly Fishing and be sure and check out the rest of the site.

Fishing Around the Clock and Around the Nation - By Recycled Fish

September 18 & 19, 2009
Fishing around the clock and around the country.
Raising awareness for the problems facing our waters.
Raising money to help them.

Our lakes, streams and seas are in trouble. It is the result of many things, from over-consuming water to over-harvest of fish to pollution to invasive species. Many of the main issues come from problems in our broader environment because our “lifestyle runs downstream.”

Anglers - people who love to fish - are the first to notice, because we spend time on the water observing our surroundings. Problems in our environment often show up first in our waters - it all runs downstream. We’re doing something about it with the 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon.

We’re standing up as not just users of our natural resources, but as stewards. We’re raising the flag for simple things anybody can do to ensure healthy waters for fish and wildlife - and for each of us.

Below is the growing list of anglers who has agreed to participate in a national event to fish for 24 hours straight. Each of them is highlighting a different issue facing our fisheries, and something we can do to solve it.

Anglers fish in teams both for safety and also so they can catch-photo-release each fish for documentation purposes in a way that minimizes fish handling and out-of-water time for the fish.

Each angler team is also competing to see who can catch more and bigger fish using the Angling Masters Fish Calculator. While there are problems with our waters, there are still amazing experiences to be had on them, which is a big part of the story.

Every angler will be practicing catch and release, cleaning up the areas they are fishing in, using SAFE Angling gear like single barbless hooks and non-toxic lead alternative weights. This is about more than fishing, it’s about leaving something great for generations to come.

Meet the Anglers - Further details at http://recycledfish.org/home/?p=653

New Features to FlyFishingGals.com

We have recently added a new feature to flyfishinggals.com which allows you to sign up in a membership area for meeting others, telling us about yourself and receiving a message with important updates. Please note, if you have listed your email on flyfishinggals.com in the past, you will automatically receive notification of becoming a member due to the new system. I apologize for any inconvenience of the email if you no longer have an interest. Please feel free to delete your account.

Thank you...