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Women in the Field: Ladies’ Fly-Fishing Excursion 2023

This spring, as part of the Women in the Field series, Garden & Gun hosted its tenth annual Ladies’ Fly Fishing excursion in Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina. The weekend kicked off on May 11 with an inviting cocktail hour and welcome dinner at the Highlander Mountain House, with a menu featuring local ingredients and wine pairings. Early Friday morning, guests embarked on a day of guided fly-fishing followed by an awards reception with appetizers and cocktails hosted at Brookings Anglers.

Special thanks to:
Highlander Mountain House
Brookings Anglers

May 15, 2023

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The Highlander Mountain House welcomes guests at their Ruffed Grouse Tavern for dinner.

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The Highlander Mountain House welcomes guests at their Ruffed Grouse Tavern for dinner.

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Guests chat and sip French 75s during cocktail hour.

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Guests chat and sip French 75s during cocktail hour.

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Kelli Shomaker and Leah Dubberly

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Kelli Shomaker and Leah Dubberly

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Guests await a three-course dinner with wine pairings.

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Guests await a three-course dinner with wine pairings.

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A toast before the second course: a choice of seared Carolina mountain trout or rack of lamb.

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A toast before the second course: a choice of seared Carolina mountain trout or rack of lamb.

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Strawberry Shortcake: Southern biscuits, strawberries, and vanilla whipped cream.

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Strawberry Shortcake: Southern biscuits, strawberries, and vanilla whipped cream.

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Beverly Lassiter shows off her trout.

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Beverly Lassiter shows off her trout.

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Brookings Anglers expert nets Renee Johnson’s catch.

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Brookings Anglers expert nets Renee Johnson’s catch.

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Gage LeQuire and Elaine Lee float the Tuckasegee River.

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Gage LeQuire and Elaine Lee float the Tuckasegee River.

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Sydney Penny and Venita Reeves reel in a big one.

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Sydney Penny and Venita Reeves reel in a big one.

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Post-fishing snacks and refreshments at Brookings Anglers.

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Post-fishing snacks and refreshments at Brookings Anglers.

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Kim McCulloch and daughter Alex Jamieson with their Brookings Anglers guide.

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Kim McCulloch and daughter Alex Jamieson with their Brookings Anglers guide.

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Ali Karn, G&G Society liaison, with Society member Linda Walker.

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Ali Karn, G&G Society liaison, with Society member Linda Walker.

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Cheers to another great event!

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Cheers to another great event!

Photo: Tanya McSween

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