Welcome to the Virginia Fish and Hang weekend of education, empowerment, and fun hosted by United Women on the Fly, Angelica Talan, and Kiki Galvin of Ms. Guided Fly Fishing.This event is the UWOTF fish and “hang” format, where participants venture out to fish each day and then hang out in the evenings. The weekend has been designed to be budget-friendly, with a scholarship sponsored by TroutRoutes, and Fly Fish Instruct. Camp, reserve a cabin/hotel, DIY Fishing, or hire a guide. The event takes place near Syria, Virginia from 5/19 – 5/21/23.
Download the Weekend Details, Fishing, and Packing List HERE.
Please utilize the Facebook Group to connect with other women attending and make weekend fishing friends. If needed, the event co-hosts will try to help connect you with someone to fish with. Please let us know if you need to borrow any equipment.
Email info@unitedwomenonthefly.com with questions.
This weekend has been designed to be budget-friendly. This weekend is DIY and not guided by the co-hosts. Everyone goes out each day to fish and then “hangs” in the evening. See the recommended guides and outfitters if you’d like to hire a guide.
Friday 5/19/23 – Arrive and DIY Fish
2 pm – Yurt Check-In (separate email will be sent to those staying in the yurts).
6 pm – 8 pm – Evening Fish Tales at Rose River Farm Yurts and TroutRoutes App Education with Angelica Talan.
Yurt address is 2130 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria VA. We will drop a pin on Thursday to the exact location.
Bring an appetizer if you’d like to share for the evening hangout. BYOB.
We have created a Facebook Group specific to this weekend’s event. Please utilize this group to ask questions and connect with other women to fish with over the weekend. This will be the location to which the co-hosts will post additional event information. Join Facebook Group HERE.
This Workshop is SOLD OUT. There is a waitlist available.
We are offering a 4hr “Independent Angler” Workshop on Saturday 5/20/23. This workshop is OPTIONAL and you will leave feeling more confident and competent for the DIY Fishing weekend.
The “Independent Angler” workshop will give you the knowledge to continue your fly fishing journey. This course is geared towards the beginner to the intermediate angler. You will have access to the online “Fly Fishing 101”and “Reading Trout Water” course to review before the women’s weekend.
Experience is not required. Equipment can be borrowed if needed. All curriculum has been provided by Fly Fish Instruct.
Rose River Farm and Graves Mountain is located in Syria VA, less than an hour from Shenandoah National Park. Located 7 miles from Route 29 and the Town of Madison. 17 miles from Culpeper and 25 miles from Charlottesville. Only 1:45 from Washington DC.
The nearest airport to Syria is Charlottesville (CHO) Airport which is 25.1 miles away. Other nearby airports include Washington Dulles (IAD) (57.6 miles), Reagan Washington (DCA) (74.1 miles), Richmond (RIC) (87.2 miles) and Baltimore (BWI) (101.8 miles).
Meals
You’re on your own for your food. Please bring an appetizer to share and your beverage (BYOB) to the Rose River Farm Yurts on Friday evening. The Saturday, 5/20/23 evening dinner will be atGraves Mountainat 7pm. If you missed the RSVP, please emailinfo@unitedwomenonthefly.com, and we will try to add to the headcount.
Camping
There are several camping, cabin and RV options around Syria VA and Shenadoh National Park. We have listed a few locations to help you find a location.
There are several lodging options in the area. Airbnb, VRBO, Hotels/Motels, Cabin Rentals, etc. Please post in the Facebook Group if you are looking for a roommate or want to share lodging expenses.
Fishing
In the western hills of rural Virginia lies the Shenandoah Valley and the serene Shenandoah National Park. The Rapidan, the Upper Rose, the Robinson and many other streams and rivers are within a few minutes of the Rose River Farm cabins that UWOTF has reserved. Click HEREto learn more about the local fishing opportunities.
DIY Fishing Blogs
Click HEREto Download the Weekend Details, Fishing, and Packing List
Check out the “DIY Guide to the Best Fly Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park” blog HERE.
The ultimate guide to fly fishing Shenandoah National Park by an angler who has spent a lifetime fly fishing Shenandoah. Learn all you need. HERE.
Read the Flyfisherman’s Magazine “Fly Fishing Shenandoah National Park” HERE.
Hire Kiki Galvin, guide and owner of Ms Guided Fly Fishing, on Sunday, 5/21/23. Please email Kiki atl Angla56@msn.com if you are interested in hiring her.
Each evening, there will be education opportunities with the co-hosts learning the basics of knots, leader set-ups, flies, etc. Don’t be shy to ask questions!
Covid Policy
Safety is our biggest concern. We will follow the CDC and State of Virginia recommendations.
United Women on the Fly wants you to have an unforgettable weekend. The event’s mission is to foster a sense of belonging in all attending individuals. We will provide education and resources and connect anglers throughout the weekend. Drama of any kind will not be tolerated. This weekend is DIY and not guided by the co-hosts. Please connect with other women in the Facebook Group to make fishing plans. This is not an exclusive women’s weekend, as some partners might attend.