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Dude’s paradise, humidor, mancave...call ‘em what you want – most fly shops aren’t geared toward women. Clearly, it’s time for change. Patagonia has seven new designs with the comfort, fit and features serious female anglers have been asking for – from waterproof/breathable wading gear to airy, sun-shedding technical knits and wovens. Ask your local shop to see the full collection. “Excuse me, where is your women’s section?” One way to break the 20-lb barrier: Start at 30 and work back. Sonya Pask on the Skeena. British Columbia. Tim Pask W O M E N ’ S F L Y F I S H I N G TM © 2 0 1 4 P a t a g o n i a , I n c .