The majority of fly fishers have actually become aware of Dame Juliana Berners (who might not have in fact existed) and Carrie Stevens (who developed the Grey Ghost banner, however the very first fly-fishing genuine super star in the U.S. was a six-foot-tall master outdoorswoman called Cornelia “Fishing pole” Crosby (1854-1946), who has the difference of being Maine Guide # 1. Here are a number of brief videos from WABI in Bangor, Maine, that emphasize Crosby’s tough early life, her amazing accomplishments, and her crucial tradition.
It’s remarkable things. To read more, take a look at Crosby’s page on the American Museum of Fly Fishing website.
