SO MUCH MORE THAN FISHING.
THE SPARK
In the Summer of 2022, Susan and I met for breakfast. We got to talking about the fact that our friendship may have started because of fly fishing–but our bond was now about so much more than that. Wouldn't it be amazing, I mused, if we could build an even larger community of women who support each other both on and off the water? A community that was inclusive rather than exclusive, supportive rather than competitive, and as much about friendship as fishing.
We agreed that it would. And that was the spark that led to Driftless Women on the Fly.
Geri Meyer
Vice President & Co-Founder
THE VISION
What's around the next bend? That's the quintessential question all anglers ask themselves. Will there be a deep pool holding giant trout? Or will there be slippery river rock, and I might fall and destroy my phone? (I've done that.) What I know for certain, is that in life or fishing, I don't want to do it alone.
My vision is that Driftless Women on the Fly will be a community where you can meet your new best friend, maybe learn something new, and share your joy. A community that embraces friendship and trust, all within the scaffolding of fun and fishing.
Susan Jester
President & Co-Founder
THE MISSION
Our mission is to create an inclusive, inspiring, and welcoming global community of women anglers. We believe that every woman should have the opportunity to experience the joys and challenges of fly fishing regardless of their background or financial situation. Through education, mentorship, and community-building we aim to empower women to become confident, skilled anglers, while promoting conservation and natural resource sustainability.
