Fishing is about more than the fish we catch. It's about the people we meet, the communities we build, and the friendships that often become more meaningful than fishing itself.

The episode concludes with unforgettable stories from years spent traveling, competing, learning, and laughing together—proving that sometimes the greatest adventures have very little to do with the fish.

In Episode 1 of Mayfly Rising, “Made This Way,” founder Kimberly Ranalla shares the deeply personal story behind Miss Mayfly Wading Gear and the creation of Mayfly Rising.

After a life-changing injury led her back to fishing, Kimberly discovered both healing and a major gap in the outdoor industry for women anglers. What began as a mission to create better-fitting women’s waders evolved into a larger purpose centered around inclusion, representation, and supporting women across all styles of fishing.

This episode explores resilience, women in the outdoors, fishing culture, and the importance of building spaces where female anglers feel seen, valued, and supported both on and off the water.

Why Women in Fishing Must Unite to Be Seen, Supported, and Sustained

Episode 2 of Mayfly Rising challenges us to think bigger about what it means to truly belong in the fishing industry—and what it will take for women not just to enter the sport, but to stay.

At the heart of this conversation is a powerful truth:
The issue isn’t getting women into fishing—it’s keeping them here.