Fly fishing gear for women: Expert tips for finding waders, boots, and packs that fit right for safety, comfort, and fun on the water.

DENVER (CBS4)- With Colorado attracting thousands of fly-fishing enthusiasts every year, the number of women actively pursuing the sport is on the steady incline. According to anglers, women make ...

Many fly anglers today don’t realize that fly fishing has a fascinating history–one that starts with the first book of fly fishing, written by a woman.

Women are the fastest-growing demographic in fly fishing, one of the most male-dominated outdoor sports. That has presented challenges, including finding proper gear, navigating the pitfalls of ...

Social media is credited, in part, with the rising number of women in fly-fishing, due to the aspirational nature of the photos as well as the tangible illustration of women in the sport. Looking for ...

Fly fishing mecca, the Au Sable River, is No. 1, according to USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

In fishing, many anglers define success in the day's catch. For Lisa Murphy and Courtney Darst, the real reward is the chance to share their knowledge and recruit other women into their beloved sport.

Not anymore. An unscientific survey of Colorado’s fly-fishing cognoscenti confirms that somewhere in the past decade, women have made a significant ingress.

Women make up about 31 percent of the 6.5 million Americans who fly fish, according to the most recent study by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.

“Women can apply the energy more smoothly than men.” Bill Kiene, owner of Kiene’s Fly Shop in Sacramento, says women seem to learn faster than men in his fly-fishing schools.