

Sisters Kara and Lynae are the founders of Damsel Fly Fishing, one of the first women’s fly fishing brands to hit the scene in well, forever. The duo hosted us in their booth at IFTD and we got a chance to sit down with them for a fun interview and a run through their product line.
Sisters Kara and Lynae are the founders of Damsel Fly Fishing, one of the first women’s fly fishing brands to hit the scene in well, forever. The duo hosted us in their booth at IFTD and we got a chance to sit down with them for a fun interview and a run through their product line.

Founder @ Damsel Fly Fishing
Kara is the founder of Damsel Fly Fishing, current Director of Montana Women's Fly Fishing School and guide for Gallatin River Guides. Kara got her start at Redding Fly Shop and is a rising star in the women's fly angling community.
Founder @ Damsel Fly Fishing
Lynae is the co-founder of Damsel Fly Fishing, a company she started with her sister Kara Tripp. Together they design women’s fly fishing accessories in Belgrade, MT.
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