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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

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.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

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

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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...

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Casting for Recovery Article by Marty Seeger

Marty Seeger published an article regarding the Casting for Recovery Retreat at Trout Haven. Check it out below...

CFR Article - Page 1

CFR Article - Page 2


Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Hay Creek & Casting for Recovery

It’s definitely no joke that everything seems to always be in the same weekend. TCTU with help from members of the Hiawatha chapter began the 2009 Hay Creek Habitat Improvement Project on Friday (7/17). The work was scheduled for Friday though Monday. By the time I arrived the guys had already built a few lunker structures and sky hooks. We had a few hiccups (air compressor went out and a little trouble with the chainsaw) but with the help of some awesome volunteers and strong direction from Josh, Mike and Tom… completed the project. If you haven’t been down to Hay Creek in a while, be sure to visit this year’s project and last year’s just upstream off 325th.

The same weekend as the H.I. Project was the first Casting for Recovery Retreat in the MN/WI area. I only spent the last day with the ladies but it was an amazing and inspiring 7 hours. When I arrived at Trout Haven I was extremely impressed with the people responsible for organizing the entire retreat making it a wonderful experience for some very special ladies. The morning was filled with fishing and many inspiring stories as each lady had a fishing buddy to guide them on the stream and introduce the art of fly fishing we all love. The afternoon was a graduation filled with tears of joy and appreciation. Each lady was presented with a fly rod, custom made with a rose color and engraving of their choice. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room. The retreat was amazing and a huge success! I think everyone who attended is so excited about next years and those to follow. If you have an interest in volunteering or if you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, please contact Casting for Recovery for further details about upcoming retreats (
http://www.castingforrecovery.org/).

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Project Healing Waters at the Minneapolis Veterans Medical Facility


Project Healing Waters was founded by the Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited. The purpose is to serve our military personnel who have been wounded, injured, or disabled. PHW introduces fly fishing and fly tying to our wounded Vets to support them during their physical and emotional recovery.

The project began in Washington, DC and then expanded nationwide offering its services and programs to active military personnel and veterans at hospitals throughout the country. MN has its very own active Project Healing Waters sponsored by the local chapter of Trout Unlimited (TCTU) and fishing clubs, tying clubs and individuals who volunteer their time. Consider volunteering for the Vet’s who fought for our freedom.

  • Add fishin' with a vet to your already busy schedule!

  • Make your TU contribution of time and energy to a vet!

  • Locate that old single-action reel in your collection (a vet needs it)!

  • Share some of your fur and feather collection in a session with a vet!

  • Figure out how to cast with one arm... perhaps sitting!

  • Imagine a woolly bugger made with one vet's hand and one of yours!

For more information contact TCTU or stay tuned for updates on upcoming events/outings.


Casting for Recovery comes to the MN/WI


Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. The organization was founded in 1996 by a breast surgeon/angler who realized the casting movement could help heal the wounds from breast cancer surgery. In 2008 37 retreats were offered in 27 states. Survivors are invited to a retreat for fly fishing activities tailored to promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The sport of Fly Fishing is an effective tool used to create gentle exercise while the counseling curriculum benefits women at any stage of treatment of recovery. It’s now time for the Midwest! July 17-19, Hartford has sponsored a WI retreat at Knapp Creek in Frederic, WI.

Any woman who has experienced breast cancer can attend a retreat providing she received clearance from her physician. Each retreat has a limit of 14 participants to ensure personal attention is provided for each survivor. The staff includes medical professionals, a nurse, psychotherapist, physical therapist and fly fishing instructors. Instruction will be taught on fly casting, knot-tying, catch-and-release fishing, entomology and basics on gear. Then it’s time for the river for time of relaxation with nature and a fly rod!

Ways you can get involved!Participate – sign up to be a participant via
info@castingforrecovery.org Donate – equipment for participants to take home, gifts for participants, cash, etc - please contact Kim Rasmussen at kim.rasmussen@hartfordlife.com or Sarah at sarahsanford@yahoo.com