MEDIA
Angler's Journal Fall 2019
Venturing Angler 2015
Salt Strong 2016
Barbless.co Flyfishing Podcast
November, 2019
Reno Fly Shop with Jim Litchfeld
December, 2018
Doug Pike Show
June, 2016
To Fly Fish with Justin
June, 2016
The Venturing Angler with Tim Harden
August, 2015
Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast
Casting to orange floating pumpkins in a pond
OUTDOOR SPORTS BACKGROUND
- Started fishing at 3 years old
- Most proficient on
- Fly and Spin Casting both Salt and Fresh Water
- Other: Deep Sea, Trolling, Jigging, Mooching, Swinging
- Most proficient on
- Bird Hunting (since 5 years old)
- Duck, Dove, Quail and Pigeon
FISHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- 134 IGFA World Records
- 9 Pending IGFA World Records
- Grand Champion, Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament, 2017
- Top Female Overall Angler by IGFA (2015, 2016)
- Top Female Freshwater – Fly by IGFA (2015, 2016)
- Top Female Saltwater – Fly by IGFA (2015, 2016)
- Top Female Freshwater – Conventional by IGFA (2016)
- In-Shore Grand Slam (Belize 2013)
- Tres Pescados Tournament (Belize 2014)
- 1st Place, Women’s Longest Cast
- BTT Recipient: “Passing the Torch” (2014)
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Business Owner/Entrepreneur: The Mad Potter (1998 – 2018)
- 3 Locations in Houston, TX
- Award-Winning Triathlete (Podium: 2009-2013)
- Competitive Swimmer
- Humanitarian Aid Missionary and Group Leader
- St. Petersburg, Russia: Work with Orphanages and Career Counseling (1998-2011)
- Cochabamba, Bolivia: Amistad Orphanage (2001)
- Acajutla, El Salvador: Living Water International: (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Livingston, Zambia: Orphans: Health, Hygiene and Bible Lessons (2006-2010)
- Cape Town, Johannesburg and Mpumalanga, South Africa: Orphans: Health, Hygiene and Bible Lessons (2006-2012)
- Tsimane, Bolivia: Taught Swimming to Local Indigenous Indians (2013)
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONS
- The Outdoor Channel – Buccaneers and Bones(2014)
- Travel Channel – Guiding Alaska (2016)
- Pink Zulu Films – FL Keys (2013)
- Fishpond USA – Ambassador/Field Tester
- Abel Reel – Brand Ambassador
- Tailwaters Travel & Fly Shop (2013-present)
- Brand Ambassador
- Destination Scout
- Trip Coordinator and Hostess
- Eleven Experience Hostess (2013)
- Co-Hosted Trip with Catch Magazine’s Brian O’Keefe
AFFILIATIONS
- IGFA Representative (Texas)
- Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT)
- Trout Unlimited (TU)
- Ducks Unlimited (DU)
- CCA Texas