The Story of the First Female Fly-F...

Most fly fishers have heard of Dame Juliana Berners (who may not have actually existed) and Carrie Stevens (who invented the Gray Ghost streamer, however the first fly-fishing actual celebrity within the U.S. was a six-foot-tall grasp outdoorswoman named Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby (1854-1946), who has the excellence of being Maine Information #1. Listed here are a few brief movies from WABI in Bangor, Maine, that spotlight Crosby’s troublesome youth, her outstanding achievements, and her essential legacy.

It’s fascinating stuff. To be taught extra, take a look at Crosby’s web page on the American Museum of Fly Fishing website.