Deighan is Her Name, Fly Fishing is Her Game

If you have fished since you were two years old, you’re probably a master. But, if you’re still fishing at age 10 and mastering the skills of a master, you might be a prodigy. Meet Deighan, also known as Lil D, a young lady who has been fishing since she was two years old using spin equipment. That didn’t last long though. She quickly left that discipline to develop her fly fishing skills with her Dad and dog Ranger by her side. She hasn’t looked back since. Lil D talked with us at FGF about how she started, what she enjoys about fly fishing, and how she can share her love of the sport with her friends. Listening to Lil D talk about all her achievements she’s had by the age of 10 is really inspiring. The future for young ladies in this sport is very bright, especially when Lil D is leading the way. Guest: Deighan Social Media: Instagram Yellow Sally Fishing  On Instagram  On Facebook Bio: At the age of 10 Deighan has been flyfishing more than half her life. Living in central Texas she has 365 days a year to practice her art. At age 7 D was told by a student at school that fishing was for boys and her Instagram account @marchbrowneyedun was born. Finding and following several thousand other lady anglers in one night put away all doubts of her place on the water. Wanting to return the favor, her account became a source of inspiration and encouragement to other girls and women to enjoy fly fishing. D is determined to reach 50/50 on the water and has been sharing what she has learned with many other girls her age. Seeking her casting instructor certification she is the youngest person to pass the bronze level casting skills challenge from Fly Fishers International. D has tied flies at several shops and shows from NY to CO and fishes almost exclusively flies she tied. She shares her love of tying flies through live online tutorials and in person occasionally competing in iron fly contests against adults. She is an active member of Texas Women Fly Fishers hoping to supplement their many on the water outings with fly tying sessions. A published writer and aspiring photographer D chronicles her adventures through journaling and social media hoping to inspire and encourage any woman or girl with an interest in trying the previously male dominated sport of fly fishing.     This is Fly Girl Fish episode 030, first aired on 04/09/2020.

If you have fished since you were two years old, you’re probably a master. But, if you’re still fishing at age 10 and mastering the skills of a master, you might be a prodigy.

Meet Deighan, also known as Lil D, a young lady who has been fishing since she was two years old using spin equipment. That didn’t last long though. She quickly left that discipline to develop her fly fishing skills with her Dad and dog Ranger by her side. She hasn’t looked back since.

Lil D talked with us at FGF about how she started, what she enjoys about fly fishing, and how she can share her love of the sport with her friends.

Listening to Lil D talk about all her achievements she’s had by the age of 10 is really inspiring. The future for young ladies in this sport is very bright, especially when Lil D is leading the way.

Guest:

Deighan

Social Media:

Instagram

Yellow Sally Fishing  On Instagram  On Facebook

Bio:

At the age of 10 Deighan has been flyfishing more than half her life. Living in central Texas she has 365 days a year to practice her art.

At age 7 D was told by a student at school that fishing was for boys and her Instagram account @marchbrowneyedun was born. Finding and following several thousand other lady anglers in one night put away all doubts of her place on the water. Wanting to return the favor, her account became a source of inspiration and encouragement to other girls and women to enjoy fly fishing.

D is determined to reach 50/50 on the water and has been sharing what she has learned with many other girls her age. Seeking her casting instructor certification she is the youngest person to pass the bronze level casting skills challenge from Fly Fishers International.

D has tied flies at several shops and shows from NY to CO and fishes almost exclusively flies she tied. She shares her love of tying flies through live online tutorials and in person occasionally competing in iron fly contests against adults. She is an active member of Texas Women Fly Fishers hoping to supplement their many on the water outings with fly tying sessions.

A published writer and aspiring photographer D chronicles her adventures through journaling and social media hoping to inspire and encourage any woman or girl with an interest in trying the previously male dominated sport of fly fishing.

 

 

This is Fly Girl Fish episode 030, first aired on 04/09/2020.