fishing tagged posts

Yesterday was our one year anniversary! We’ve gushed about you guys, our readers, recently and if you’re feeling nostalgic like we are, check out the post that started it all: Silver Lining.

So, really, what better way to celebrate than to have another giveaway??

This prize was generously donated by Rods, Reels & Heels (read her guest post, “Hooked“). Get a koozie and your choice of tank top or T-shirt!

Entering is easy. You can enter once a day by referring friends to our Facebook page but using the widget below! The giveaway closes on Friday, February 20 – so get going!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Brenna is a Montana native, currently living in Colorado with her 2 cats and 2 dogs. Oh yeah, and her partner in crime, Andrew...

We’ve heard of plenty of great programs to get our veterans outdoors to help them cope with trauma (such as Project Healing Waters and Hunters Helping Soldiers). We came across an article in the San Francisco Gate a while back about an event  specifically for female veterans.

The Veterans First Fly Fishing Federation isn’t only for women, but it comes as no surprise that we love anything that encourages women to try a new outdoor hobby – and find the calming force of the outdoors.

Check out the whole article.

Merry Christmas everyone!  We are so thankful for this community you’ve helped us create and hope you enjoy the holidays with family and friends. 

Earlier in the month we announced our Christmas countdown of top guest posts and today we have the honor of announcing #1.  A mentor and friend to us both, Jodi Stemler came in at the top.  Thank you for all of your support Jodi, congrats and Merry Christmas!!

A Life Among the Silver Backed Males

I work in a pretty male-dominated field. I remember 20 years ago when I was interning for a wildlife conservation organization, my supervisor described our colleagues as “silver backed males,” a fairly apt description for the typically gray-haired men leading most of the conservation movement at the time...

In the spirit of the holidays, we’re counting down our top four guest posts until Christmas! These posts were the most viewed and shared this year and totally worth another look. In second place we have the McGregor sisters’ post – enjoy! And congrats Christie and Merrill!!

We’ve often been referred to as “the Sisters McGregor”. We work in the same professional field, share the same friends and are both avid outdoorswomen. Although we’re 10 years apart, we both have distinct memories of fishing off our grandparents dock in Charleston, camping with our parents and siblings in KY and WI, or hiking with friends across the southeast. 

We’re also pretty inseparable – living together off and on for over 10 years –or at least we were until Christie, the older/wiser one, decided to up...

It’s 8 days until Christmas but don’t worry we’ve got you covered! 

1. Barbour Field Jacket – This jacket is versatile and has deep pockets that are great for storing shot shells or anything else you need to carry around

2. Southern Proper Hat – Anyone who loves a lab will love this festive holiday baseball cap… Promise!

3. Antler Bottle Opener – You’ll never lose an opener again

4. National Parks Map – Track your National Park fly fishing adventures throughout the country with map

5. RepYourWater Tee – Remember this company from our first give away?  Not only will you get a great tee shirt but you’ll also give back when you buy!  10% of the proceeds from this product support conservation partners.