Women represent a sizable (and fast-growing) chunk of fly fishing’s huddled masses, yet — with a few exceptions — they’re not much represented in the magazines, and women in fly fishing’s "celebrity elite" are more curiosity than commonplace (then again, maybe they’re too smart to become fly fishing "celebs").
If it’s one thing we stand for here at the loosely defined, mission-statement-less Underground Writer’s Network, it’s that we’re all about diversity.
We love diversity. We embrace diversity. We’ve even kissed diversity on the lips.
That’s why we’re proud as can be to welcome a new voice to fly fishing’s online world: The Fly Fish Chick.
Apparently our Texas-based angler spends some time in Montana…
From her first post:
And right to the end, it was a great day. It’s hard to distill all the intangible highlights into words, but let’s just say once again the Guadalupe was there for me. All those freshwater takes gave me a fresh take on a river I’ve known my entire life. And I’m rejuvenated to see how much more there is to discover.
Once back in Austin, I decided to top off my flyfishing adventure with live music at Atone’s. Truthfully I was already pretty hopped-up on the highs of catching Texas trout, but of course I had to celebrate with some Lone Star too.
And if you really need proof the woman can write, read this tower of word power from her Chicken Fried Therapy blog.
That’s a kickass piece of writing, and I suspect there’s plenty more to come on the fly fishing side of things.
Stop on by the Fly Fish Chick, leave a comment, and subscribe (via RSS or email). You won’t be sorry.
See you at Fly Fish Chick’s, Tom Chandler.
Finally some class.
CLASS,noun,verb,adjetive…who the heck cares, DEFENITION…Great smile,tight Wranglers and a Pony Tail.
The Underground is muh improved as of today.
Sorry Tom you used to be the cutest writer on this site.
Samistopdog
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Wow, a smile like that AND holding a fish, and there’s just one prior comment?! Wow – flyfishers are an aging demographic!
Anyway, while wanting to commend Christine’s elevated tastes in sporting pursuits and her writing talent, I find her first major “Fly Fish Chick” blog post celebrates canned beer. From Texas. Ughhhh, I’ll take the clam juice please. That girl needs a slaw dog, a sofa dad burrito and a Downtown Brown like nobody’s business.
West Side!
Smellslikefish(Quote)
Smells: Perhaps — just this once — the Undergrounders are exercising a rare (if the past is any indicator) moment of restraint.
As for the beer, I suppose it’s forgivable if a steady stream of good tex-mex drowns out the taste.
Are you applying for the job of the Underground’s Director of Culinary Expression and Beer-Related Code Infractions? You’d excel.
Tom Chandler(Quote)
I’ll apply for the job as long as the pay is within range of the CEO’s.
Smellslikefish(Quote)
samistopdog — Thanks for the kind words! I’ll try my best to maintain the Class Factor, but no promises. sometimes I cave under pressure…
smellslikefish — Admittedly, I am more a connoisseur of Texas than I am of beer. mea culpa. but I really appreciate the kind comments above and promise I’m up for trying any & all new foods/spirits. you name ‘em, I’m game for ‘em.
Many Thanks for the Warm Welcome…
Fly Fish Chick
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FFC – Sam’s here to build you up, and I’m here to let you know when you have halitosis. Truth be told, I liked you post and will comment on your site when I come up with something appropriately witty – the local store was out of Downtown Brown Ale tonight, so the witty (i.e. drunken) comment may have to wait a day or two. I’d have posted the comment above directly on your blog, but I’m a bit concerned about pissing off the entire state of Texas, so I may even end up raving about Lone Star Beer…but don’t count on it.
Smellslikefish(Quote)
Stop the spread of Didymo ………… pour Lone Star beer over your waders before and after each use. Oh, and FFC, great start>
Turnip Truck Driver(Quote)
Tom, BWTF has a modest proposal- Mingos Gal and Fly Fish Chick in a contest for the title of Best Holder Upper Ever- Winner takes all, no holds barred
Salty(Quote)