Young fisherwomen - Opinions

I am a young woman (20) who is very keen in learning how to fly fish.
I will soon be moving up to Dunkeld, Perthshire and want to take
advantage of the Tay's reputation for great fishing. As I've been
looking around it seems there are few women, much less quite young
women, who are interested in the sport. What are the reactions I'm
likely to get from anglers as I look for advice? Is it quite a
welcoming, friendly affair? What would you think of a youngster
fishing on the same beat as you? Just curious to hear some opinions.

"JoHunter" wrote in message
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I am a young woman (20) who is very keen in learning how to fly fish.
I will soon be moving up to Dunkeld, Perthshire and want to take
advantage of the Tay's reputation for great fishing. As I've been
looking around it seems there are few women, much less quite young
women, who are interested in the sport. What are the reactions I'm
likely to get from anglers as I look for advice? Is it quite a
welcoming, friendly affair? What would you think of a youngster
fishing on the same beat as you? Just curious to hear some opinions.


If you join a club or local group you will find the passes and advances to
be more refined and polite. It is also a way to meet new friends and pick up
advice. Most clubs will let you visit a meeting or two before joining and
you will be able to see if there are any other ladies in attendance.

john

"JoHunter" wrote in message
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I am a young woman (20) who is very keen in learning how to fly fish.
I will soon be moving up to Dunkeld, Perthshire and want to take
advantage of the Tay's reputation for great fishing. As I've been
looking around it seems there are few women, much less quite young
women, who are interested in the sport. What are the reactions I'm
likely to get from anglers as I look for advice? Is it quite a
welcoming, friendly affair? What would you think of a youngster
fishing on the same beat as you? Just curious to hear some opinions.

When you get there you will find out whether you need
to remind them of the Queen Mother's keenness on salmon
fishing, the place of Georgina Ballantine in the record books etc.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

Don Phillipson wrote:
"JoHunter" wrote in message
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I am a young woman (20) who is very keen in learning how to fly
fish. I will soon be moving up to Dunkeld, Perthshire and want to
take advantage of the Tay's reputation for great fishing. As I've
been looking around it seems there are few women, much less quite
young women, who are interested in the sport. What are the
reactions I'm likely to get from anglers as I look for advice? Is
it quite a welcoming, friendly affair? What would you think of a
youngster fishing on the same beat as you? Just curious to hear
some opinions.

When you get there you will find out whether you need
to remind them of the Queen Mother's keenness on salmon
fishing, the place of Georgina Ballantine in the record books etc.

Jo,

This is predominately an American group, although, like me, there are
a few from the UK. I live in Central Scotland but have only fished the
Tay a few times. The forum below is full of anglers who prefer the
more wild type of fishing rather than stocked fisheries and you may
get more information there. We have a couple of lady posters so don't
be put off and it is mostly about scottish fishing. Have a look in and
see what you think.

http://www.wild-fishing-scotland.co....ba392bc188cd04



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On 28 Jul 2006 07:07:47 -0700, "JoHunter" wrote:

I am a young woman (20) who is very keen in learning how to fly fish.
I will soon be moving up to Dunkeld, Perthshire and want to take
advantage of the Tay's reputation for great fishing. As I've been
looking around it seems there are few women, much less quite young
women, who are interested in the sport. What are the reactions I'm
likely to get from anglers as I look for advice? Is it quite a
welcoming, friendly affair? What would you think of a youngster
fishing on the same beat as you? Just curious to hear some opinions.


I'm an American and found the male fishers (fly and spin) very kindly.
Of course I'm old, but I'm not at all sure that makes much difference.
You may feel as if you're being talked down to a bit at first, but as
a beginner, that happens regardless of age or gender.

--

r.bc: vixen
Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher, etc..
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless. Really.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

Cyli wrote:
On 28 Jul 2006 07:07:47 -0700, "JoHunter" wrote:

I am a young woman (20) who is very keen in learning how to fly fish.
I will soon be moving up to Dunkeld, Perthshire and want to take
advantage of the Tay's reputation for great fishing. As I've been
looking around it seems there are few women, much less quite young
women, who are interested in the sport. What are the reactions I'm
likely to get from anglers as I look for advice? Is it quite a
welcoming, friendly affair? What would you think of a youngster
fishing on the same beat as you? Just curious to hear some opinions.


I'm an American and found the male fishers (fly and spin) very kindly.
Of course I'm old, but I'm not at all sure that makes much difference.
You may feel as if you're being talked down to a bit at first, but as
a beginner, that happens regardless of age or gender.

--

r.bc: vixen
Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher, etc..
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless. Really.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

You should start a blog of your experiences. I think it would be an
interesting read.

Halfordian Golfer

"scottishflyfisher"

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JoHunter writes
I am a young woman (20) who is very keen in learning how to fly fish.
I will soon be moving up to Dunkeld, Perthshire and want to take
advantage of the Tay's reputation for great fishing. As I've been
looking around it seems there are few women, much less quite young
women, who are interested in the sport. What are the reactions I'm
likely to get from anglers as I look for advice? Is it quite a
welcoming, friendly affair? What would you think of a youngster
fishing on the same beat as you? Just curious to hear some opinions.

Try posting to uk.rec.fishing.game

You should get more "local" knowledge there.
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Bill Grey
http://www.billboy.co.uk