Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Geri Meyer co-owns two fly shops, The Driftless Angler and Artemis Women's Fly Shops, and began introducing women to fly fishing 25 years ago. Geri Meyer talks through the trouble she met as a pioneer and answers the controversial social media questions about bathing suits and grip and grins.
Geri Meyer is co-owner of two fly shops, The Driftless Angler and Artemis Women's Fly Shops.
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Who is Geri Meyer?
Geri Meyer is co-owner of two fly shops, The Driftless Angler and Artemis Women's Fly Shops. Geri Meyer was a pioneer in introducing women to fly fishing.
What was it like for women in fly fishing 25 years ago?
Geri Meyer describes her early days and the troubles she ran into 25 years ago as a pioneer bringing women into fly fishing. Those early years shaped how Geri Meyer runs her shops now.
What does Geri Meyer say about bathing suit fishing photos?
Geri Meyer answers the controversial questions circulating on social media about women fishing in bathing suits. Geri Meyer gives that answer directly rather than sidestepping it.
What about grip and grin photos?
Grip and grin photos come up alongside the bathing suit question, and Geri Meyer responds to both. The conversation covers how women anglers are presented on social media.
Key takeaways
- Geri Meyer co-owns two fly shops.
- Geri Meyer started introducing women to fly fishing 25 years ago.
- Being a pioneer for women in the sport came with real trouble.
- Geri Meyer answers the bathing suit and grip and grin debates head on.
- Social media shapes how women anglers are seen.
