About Us
We pride ourselves on creating a community of like-minded anglers who want to spend time getting to know the waters of the Puget Sound. With regular fly-tying events, flyfishing outings, and other opportunities to socialize and network, we want to connect locals and visitors, trading tips and tricks along the way. Together, we can not only improve our craft, but share our passion and excitement.
We meet in various areas around the Puget Sound to try our luck and test our skills in the pursuit of some of the finest fish in the world. Check out our Event Page, Facebook, or Instagram to see what we have been up to and what we will be doing next! We look forward to seeing you there.
Penny Mabie
I'm an angler.
I'm a traveler.
I'm retired.
I’m on the go – a lot.
I'm a business owner.
I'm a niece, a sister, an aunt, and a cousin.
I'm many things and many people all in one.
At heart, I'm a gregarious woman who loves people, loves to fly fish, and loves to camp in my trailer. I’ve been all across the country, meeting up with friends and acquaintances and strangers to toss a line, tell a tale, share a laugh, and lift a glass or two. I hope you’ll join me sometime.
If you're looking for me, check the nearby waters. And if you want to wet a line, come on in. The water's fine and I've a spare rod to share.
Whitny Hart
Growing up in Southern Utah, I was always outside doing outdoorsy activities with my family. We fished occasionally on the reservoir, but not very often. I remember seeing fly fishing in movies (ok maybe it was just A River Runs Through It ha!) and being mesmerized by big rivers and the flow of the cast.
After moving to Northern Utah I saw many men out on the rivers fly fishing, but I felt too intimidated to get out there and learn. A few years later I went back to school at Utah State University where they offered ‘Fly Tying’ and ‘Fly Fishing 101’ - I signed up for both and fell in love! We ended up in Washington shortly after I graduated and I’ve enjoyed exploring different areas and learning new bodies of water. I love getting out and learning with and from other women. I’m a big believer that you can get out there with whatever gear you can afford. I started with a hand-me-down rod that is not fancy at all, but it worked!
My hope for Puget Sound Women on the Fly is to help break down barriers to entry whether that’s cost, learning, or even if you’re shy (I am too!). Reach out and let us know how we can help get you out on the water!
PSWOTF & the Three Rivers Chapter
of Trout Unlimited
The Puget Sound Women on the Fly group is an Alternative Engagement Group (AEG) that operates under the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Covering the entire Seattle and Bellevue region, they drive conservation goals, volunteer work, and grassroots advocacy for the national Trout Unlimited organization.