Send Tess To The Fly Fishing World Championship

Friends,

 

I am excited to share that I have made the US Women's World Team and will be traveling to Norway in June to compete in the first ever Women's Fly Fishing World Championship!

 

This is a dream come true for me, one that wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible outpouring of support from my family, friends, and even a few strangers who donated to my last GoFundMe campaign. While we think of fly fishing as an individual activity, I feel and fish stronger knowing I have a team of supporters behind me.

 

Since Nationals I’ve spent every moment of every day tying flies, practicing on the water, studying the venues, and guiding clients. I’m confident this routine will have me prepared to compete at my highest level at the World Championships next month.

 

As you can imagine, the gear required to compete at this level could fill a barn. I’m lucky to have the support of a few industry leaders, such as Thomas and Thomas, Simms, Hatch, and Scientific Angler who have generously made sure I am prepared with the absolute best gear on the market.

 

There’s just one thing…I humbly and graciously request your support (again) as I prepare for the World Championship. Contributions to this campaign will fund travel, lodging, registration, and everything in between.

 

It’s an honor to be representing our country as a member of the first ever US Women’s Fly Fishing Team, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of my journey. Follow along via my Instagram @tessweigand.

 

Tess

“Photos by Joyce Yong”