The Story of the First Feminine Fly-Fishing Superstar: Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby

Most fly fishers have heard of Dame Juliana Berners (who could not have really existed) and Carrie Stevens (who invented the Gray Ghost streamer, however the first fly-fishing actual famous person within the U.S. was a six-foot-tall grasp outdoorswoman named Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby (1854-1946), who has the excellence of being Maine Information #1. Listed here are a few brief movies from WABI in Bangor, Maine, that spotlight Crosby’s troublesome adolescence, her exceptional achievements, and her vital legacy.

It’s fascinating stuff. To be taught extra, take a look at Crosby’s web page on the American Museum of Fly Fishing web site.