Overview Our trip to the Tangle Lakes this year was a trip in honor of Pudge Kleinkauf, the founder of Women’s Fly Fishing Alaska. It was such a pleasure to get to take a group of ladies back out to Tangle Lakes with her in mind! Our weekend included some very Alaskan weather, cloudy and rainy, but our ladies are tough Alaskans and were still eager to stay out all day catching fish regardless of the weather. The weekend consisted of a brief classroom style fly fishing 101 course, lanyard making activity, casting lessons, float tube, and walk and wade fishing throughout the Tangle Lake system ..read more

Overview Anyone who has Fly Fishing fever knows how the excitement builds leading up to a big trip. I was nearly out of my mind prior, heading to Nome.  And with good reason. The N river holds an incredible volume of Grayling in all sizes and colors.  The river is wide and crystal clear.  Our fishing guide is a wonderfully funny, skilled and kind lodge owner with a long history in Nome and white mountain.  His co-owner is his Super wife. We can count on some incredible Alaska native dishes while staying at the lodge.  Fishing is amazing!!! I need to find a new word f ..read more

Overview Our annual Beginner Fly Fishing school was hosted again at Gate Creek Cabins in picturesque Petersville, Alaska from June 14th to 16th with incredible hot and sunny weather, a treat for Alaska! Our weekend consisted of fly-fishing basics, casting lessons on land, fly tying, lake fishing techniques, proper etiquette for landing and releasing fish, and a salmon cooking class. The ladies connected with one another immediately upon arrival and quickly became friends. Our clients reported gaining a ton of information and confidence in their fly-fishing skills over the weekend. D ..read more

Overview The spring steelhead run this year on the Situk River was unlike most years. Low water levels and bright sunny days dominated the first few weeks of the run in April and we were told prior to our arrival it was t-shirt weather. Well, that all changed when the ladies of Women’s Flyfishing arrived! We were greeted with cooler temps and five straight days of rain in the forecast. This was not my first rodeo on the Situk, and I was so excited for the rain! The theory being high water levels equals less spooking the fish and perhaps a little bit murkier water conditions might foo ..read more

Overview This past March, eight ladies set out in the hopes of landing the most sought-after saltwater species on a fly rod:  the trachinotus falcatus - otherwise known as Permit. To do so, they headed to the crystal-clear waters of Belize, staying at the remote fish camp of Cayo Frances Farm & Fly on the back side of Ambergris Caye. The camp's location allows anglers the options of fishing with a Belizean guide or challenging themselves with a ‘Do-It-Yourself’ walk on the flats or on a paddleboard. Day-to-Day Report Before get ..read more

Overview The 2023 Kenai Cannery Retreat was a rejuvenating and relaxing getaway held in mid-August for 8 delightful women. Fishing on the world-famous Kenai River in South Central Alaska is an opportunistic adventure for all skill levels for anglers. We were fortunate to have 3 lady fishing guides, 2 knowledgeable hosts and a venue that was located just minutes from the mouth of the Kenai that is home to over 2.5 million salmon annually. The female guides are highly skilled in a variety of fishing techniques, which made the options flexible and spontaneous in fishing for Coho salm ..read more

Overview Our annual Beginner Fly Fishing school was hosted again at Gate Creek Cabins in picturesque Petersville, Alaska from June 16th to 18th. Our weekend consisted of beginning fly fishing basics, casting lessons, fly tying, lake fishing, and proper etiquette for landing and releasing fish, and a salmon cooking class. The ladies reported learning a lot while also building friendships with other female anglers. Day to Day Report Day 1: On Friday evening we arrived and got settled into our cabins, enjoyed appetizers and socialized around a bonfire. After a bit of socializing, we e ..read more

Overview Our trip to the majestic Henry’s Fork of the Snake River was held July 6th to the 10th this year. The Henry’s Fork is a dynamic river that runs through Island Park, Idaho, a quaint and beautiful town! Our trip consisted of fly fishing from drift boats for brown trout, rainbow trout, cutbows, and whitefish. The ladies reported having a reinvigorated joy of fly fishing, and increased knowledge of fly fishing in a dynamic river for various species. Day to Day Report Day 1: Ladies traveled from all over the country and arrived at Trouthunter lodge in the afternoon. After settl ..read more

Welcome to our exciting journey through the pristine wilderness of Nome, Alaska! Over the course of five incredible days, we explored this remote region, fished in crystal-clear waters, and made lasting memories. Let's dive into the details of each day of our thrilling adventure. Day 1: Arrival in Nome Our adventure began with an Alaska Airlines departure at 3:45 pm, landing us in Nome at around 5:00 pm. The anticipation was palpable as we eagerly awaited our luggage. It felt like time was standing still, but in reality, it was just our excitement to get started. After a few quick ..read more

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend, Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf. Pudge was an incredible person who touched the lives of so many in the fly fishing community and beyond. Her legacy as a pioneer of women's fly fishing and her dedication to conservation will continue to inspire us all. Pudge was a pioneer of women's fly fishing who left an indelible mark on the sport. Throughout her life, she faced countless challenges and barriers as a woman in a male-dominated sport. But she never let those obstacles dampen her spirit or diminish her ..read more