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How to Connect with a Cause
October 17, 2021
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How to Connect with a Cause. Not everyone's advoca

How to Connect with a Cause. Not everyone's advocacy looks the same. As individuals we have a lot of power in our solo voice. Learning more and becoming an advocate starts with voting and knowing who represents you at every level of government. #uwotfeducation

Meghan Barker, Bristol Bay Organizer for Trout Unlimited, shares her tips for contacting decision-makers when it comes to advocating for fish and places you care about. @mbark_on_adventures

Meghan shows us exactly how easy it can be to write emails and call elected officials, and talked about how speaking up individually and collectively has led to major wins for the places you love to fish.

Since 2018, Meghan has worked on the campaign to stop the proposed Pebble mine, and now works towards advancing permanent protections for southwest Alaska. Outside of work, Meghan can be found running or skiing on Dena'ina Elnena in Anchorage, Alaska.

#unitedwomeonthefly #saveourfish #cleanwater #waterislife #useyourvoice #CTA #calltoaction #uwotfeducation #uwotfvirtualmeeting #uwotftuesdaytip #vote #troutunlimited #captainsforcleanwater #anglingforall

4 kiddos, 1032 miles round trip, 6 parks, 3 river

4 kiddos, 1032 miles round trip, 6 parks, 3 river stops, country music and plenty of junk food made for such an amazing family road trip from Utah to Colorado this past weekend! @chewwwbeca

"We met up with fellow anglers Betha and Holly at Betha’s family cabin for a fishy/muddy/relaxing weekend with all the kids! Once we arrived, the cabin was instantly filled with 6 beautiful kids and their laughter, crying, chatter and love lol And my goodness, I have to mention how great it was to be in the company of mothers who naturally just took care of each other throughout the beautiful madness! We were even able to squeeze in some face and hand masks at night to rejuvenate our tired skin lol personally, this was my favorite part of the trip!

"Thanks again for hosting us, Betha!! And thank you Holly for the extra baby carrier, I knew I’d forget something 😂 you rock!

*Full disclaimer - before this trip I had never traveled that far alone with 4 kids (a little over 19 total hours broken up) so this was a first and it DID come with challenges. I had to put their needs first.. I had to be flexible due to potty breaks, I had to redo the food/gear layout in the car for easy on-the-go access and I had to schedule time to get our wiggles out and I had to throw all expectations of actually fishing out the window! I’m being truly honest when I say this, Nurani and her cousins Davy, Silas and Tyler all did so well because the itinerary of the trip was for built for them, not me and it paid off. We only had one meltdown (It was Nurani of course) and I think that’s pretty dang miraculous! When I felt most overwhelmed it was simply because I was overthinking how to tackle a challenge, once I realized that I was able to handle the small bumps with more grace and patience. Im so happy I took the challenge on, I learned so much. If you find yourself in my shoes someday (whether it be 1 or 4 kids) and need some advice while on the road, holla at me and I’ll help you through it! ❤️ "

#mamashelpingmamas #uwotfminimonday #outdoorkids #fishing

Fish Handling EDUCATION Friday brought to us @keep

Fish Handling EDUCATION Friday brought to us @keep.fish.wet, @unitedwomenonthefly and 📸 by @sea2sage . Tip #11 - Grip Fish Carefully

https://www.keepfishwet.org/tips/

Fish have sensitive internal organs, so hold them gently without squeezing. Avoid placing your hand over their mouth and gills since this obstructs breathing. If a fish is bigger than your hand, use both hands to hold it. With larger fish, grip the base of the tail with "A-Ok" finger formation and gently support the body close to the pelvic fins. Consider keeping very large fish in the water – for their safety and yours.

#keepfishwet #keepemwet #fish #fishing #bestpractices #sciencebased #catchandrelease #bethechange #fishhandlingfriday #unitedwomenonthefly #flyfishingeducation #womenonthefly #flyfishing #flyfishingphotography #sportfishing #letthefishbethehero #anglingforall #flyfishinglife #onthefly #5050onthewater #uwotfeducation #womenwhoflyfish

Featured Friday – Meet Jillian Tisdale @jill_bird

Featured Friday - Meet Jillian Tisdale @jill_bird #uwotffeaturedfriday

Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for @captainsforcleanwater, Jillian is a born and raised Floridian. She is an obsessive tarpon angler and outdoors person , and has gained extensive background knowledge in the fly-fishing industry - having worked for and alongside many professionals, guides, anglers and conservationists across Florida and the country.

Jillian has formed an intimate connection with the Everglades, and believes its survival is absolutely vital to the future of Florida as an ecological wonder to be treasured by generations to come. This is where her path crossed with Captains For Clean Water, an organization at the forefront of Florida’s fight for the Everglades. She currently resides in the Florida Keys, striving to save the “Old Florida” she holds dearest to her heart.

Don’t miss out on this weeks @unitedwomenonthefly IGTV of Jillian’s presentation at our October Meeting. Enjoy watching Jillian do what she loves most, Tarpon Fishing.

🎥 = @capt_chad_huff

#tarponfishing #hardyfishing #tiborreels #tarpononfly #flyfishing #ihopped #captainsforcleanwater #unitedwomeonthefly #saveourfish #floridaredtide #LOSOM #lakeokeechobee #cleanwater #waterislife #useyourvoice #CTA #calltoaction #uwotffeaturedflygirl #featuredfriday

How to Identify a Dry Fly versus a Wet Fly by @liz

How to Identify a Dry Fly versus a Wet Fly by @lizzieanne_s. Read full blog at https://uwotf.com/blog/how-to-identify-a-dry-fly-or-a-nymph/ [LINK IN BIO].

WET FLIES are made to imitate the immature phase of an insect or baitfish. These flies are subsurface and sink. Sometimes you can see this addition as in a bead head or wire. Other times there will be lead wrapped at the hook shank then covered with materials. Wet flies can also be made with feathers but this tends to be a webbier feather.

BEAD - Beads not only help a wet fly or nymph sink, but they can also be a flashy bright spot on the fly. Most nymphs can have a beaded version in gold or silver bead colors. Other beads are neon orange, pink, or green creating bright attraction for fish. Common bead head flies are a Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Bead Headed Stone and Euro Nymphs.

WIRE - Most commonly a nymph will have wire wrapped under the body, where you cannot see it. This weight also helps get the fly lower in the water column. There can also be a smaller diameter wire wrapped on the outside of the body to imitate the segments in an insect. This outer wire may also be used to help hold the materials in place. Prince Nymph, Hare’s Ear and Zebra Midge Nymphs demonstrate the wire wrapping on the outside. Pat’s Rubber Legs usually have lead wrapped onto the shank of the fly under the chenille material.

WEBBY FEATHER - Wet flies often have a webby or softer hackled feather in use (cooked spaghetti). This helps the fly to sink and creates movement of the fly in the water column. Imitating the swimming legs or nitrogen bubble of an emerging insect. This is where the term “soft hackle” originates. These softer feathers can be seen on a Partridge and Olive or a bushier fly like a Wooly Bugger.

#uwotfeducation #flytyingthursday #uwotfflytyingthursday #entomology #nymph #flyfishing101 #nymphfishing #dryflyfishing #flyfishingeducation #flyfishing #womenwhoflyfish #flytying #womenwhotieflies #flyfishingwomen #wetfly #uwotfleadershipteam #unitedwomenonthefly #anglingforall #matchthehatch #spokanewomenonthefly #mayfly #dun #caddis #mayfly #attractorfly #patsrubberlegs

Authentically showing up, means so much!! Love see

Authentically showing up, means so much!! Love seeing this CONNECTION within the fly fishing community. Thank you @awkwardangler for including us! ❤️

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“Special thanks to @youthfulwinter for organizing this incredible week and for being a friend and ally in this industry. ❤️ @awkwardangler

“Also @rosenbauert for spending the day with me giving me a tour (likely your 100th time this week) of the rod shop, small stream fishing at a favorite spot, having me on your podcast, hosting me at your house to do our live show, showing me your chocolate making process with samples included, sharing your fungi knowledge, the many laughs, and for helping me perfect my whip finish. I’m certain my mop flies and worms will hold now without as much glue. 😂

“Lastly, seeing this @orvis crew come out to hang was truly heartwarming. Showing up authentically means a lot to me and I’m grateful for our relationship 🎣 and well, @phil_monahan not pictured.” 🍕@awkwardangler

#awkwardangler #brownfolksfishing #orvis #wabanaki #orvisflyfishing #anglingforall #newenglandfall #vermont #travelvermont #vermontflyfishing #manchester #willowflyanglers #orvisendorsed #unitedwomenonthefly #jedi #nativebrooktrout #troutfishing #realconsulting #bffambassador #bffpartners #askusaboutrodvaults #skeetskeet

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