Women on the Fly bringing ladies into Fly Fishing with Ronnie Vagnone



Segment 3, March 30th, 2024

One of the most famous anglers in the world is a ninety-eight year old woman.  Joan Wulff was born in 1926 & in 1951 she won the national fly-casting distance title, which was an all-male competition.  She also won the National Casting Champion from 1943-1960.  She’s been an inspiration to women entering into the sport of fly fishing including Women on the Fly.

Ronnie Vagnone of Women on the Fly-Carolinas joins host Bill Bartee to talk about this group of ladies that are helping others join the sport of fly fishing.

Show Highlights:

  • Women on the Fly advocates for ladies in the Carolinas to join the sport of fly fishing
  • They are active on Facebook & Meet Up under Women on the Fly – Carolinas
  • Ronnie Vagnone joined the group after enjoying a guided trip to western North Carolina
  • Rental gear is always an option from Jesse Brown’s Fly Shop or your local fly shop
  • Ronnie enjoys fishing local North Carolina streams but also went to the Catskills, NY, & went to the Wulff School of Fly Fishing

Things You’ll Learn by Listening:

Ronnie met Joan Wulff during her time in New York. Her first gear came as a gift from her husband.

The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.  Get a 7 weight fly rod & take on a smallmouth bass or a 3-weight rod for trout.

Check out @Carolinaoutdoors.radio on Instagram for a pic of Ronnie & Joan