Name: Women’s Program Fly Fishing Event
Start: 2025-03-16T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-16T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center

$Women\u2019s Program Fly Fishing Event$

Come hang out with the AFF Women's Program at AGFC’s Witt Stephens Nature Center on Sunday, March 16 from 1:00-4:00 as our Women’s Program hosts a FREE event to bring women fly fishers together for a clinic led by Julie Mattson, a seasoned fly fishing guide and competitive angler with over 40 years of experience.
This is for all women regardless of whether they are just curious about fly fishing or are seasoned veterans. The point is to create the opportunity to learn about the sport and create a fun, social atmosphere for women to meet and interact with others. There will be folks on hand to share knowledge about fly fishing generally, where to go, casting, tying, gear, and more!
In 2022, Julie became a member of the USA Women's National & Worlds Fly Fishing Team. She represented the U.S. at the inaugural Women's World Fly Fishing Championship in Norway in July 2022 and contributed to the team's bronze medal win at the second Women's World Championship in Canada in September 2024. Beyond guiding and competing, Julie is committed to education and mentorship. She conducts casting and Euro nymphing clinics and volunteers with organizations such as Reel Girls, Casting for Recovery, Boy Scouts, Healing Waters, Patriot Anglers, and serves as a mentor for the Mayfly Project, introducing fly fishing to children.
Space is limited so we ask that if you plan to attend you sign up through AFF’s website at https://arkansasflyfishers.com/collections/all. Doing so will help us gauge the level of interest so that we can ensure we have the proper space and other resources to make this a great day!