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Women in the Field: Ladies’ Fly Fishing Excursion 2018

Garden & Gun readers gathered April 20­–22 in Cashiers, North Carolina, for the annual Women in the Field Ladies’ Fly Fishing trip. The weekend welcomed women from across the country for a three days of camaraderie, guided fly fishing with Brookings Anglers, and a private dinner at the Chattooga Club.

Special thanks to:

Brookings Anglers

The Chattooga Club

Slab Town Pizza

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Expert angler Kathy Baird and longtime friend Barbie Sabo share a laugh and kick off the weekend at Brookings Anglers.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Debby Burns and Elizabeth Nash venture out on the river for an action-packed day with their guide, Ben Elmer.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Marie Welna casts with her guide, Marc Hipp.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Melissa Harmon and her guide, Simons Welter, spot nearby fish in the stream.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Jennifer Brandt and Frances Eckols float the river with their guide, Henry Williamson.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Guide Roger Lowe shows off a beautiful rainbow trout caught by Susan George.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Melissa Czarnecki and her guide, Marc Hipp, with a nice catch from the beautiful Cashiers, North Carolina, streams.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Betsy Garibaldi, Sandi Lemming, and Mary Goodyear mingle while taking in views of the Chattooga Club.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Jessica Vaglienti and Garden & Gun president and CEO Rebecca Darwin celebrate Vaglienti’s win for biggest catch of the day with their guide, Leland Shockley.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Ann Marsichen and Diana Swets enjoy cocktails before dinner with guide Simons Welter.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Libby Eustis shares stories over a seated dinner, featuring Cornmeal-Fried Apalachicola Oysters, Lump-Crab-Stuffed Mountain Trout, and Braised Pork Osso Buco complemented by wine pairings.

Photo: Susan Renfro

Guests Frances Curtis, Susan George, and Debby Burns celebrate a memorable weekend full of fishing and friends with guide Roger Lowe.

Photo: Susan Renfro