Catskill Women on the Fly

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  "name": "Catskill Women on the Fly",
  "guideName": "Rachel Townsend",
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  "bio": "Women-focused fly fishing instruction and guided trips in the Catskills. We create welcoming, pressure-free environments for women and non-binary anglers to learn and grow. Group clinics, private lessons, and multi-day retreats.",
  "yearsExperience": 9,
  "city": "Livingston Manor",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
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  "createdAt": "2026-03-23T22:16:17.655Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:42.883Z",
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      "authorName": "Jessica Kim",
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      "title": "Finally felt welcome on the water",
      "body": "As a woman who felt intimidated at fly shops, Rachel's operation was a breath of fresh air. Welcoming, patient, and incredibly skilled. Caught my first trout on a dry fly. Life-changing.",
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      "authorName": "Maria Santos",
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      "title": "Multi-day retreat was incredible",
      "body": "The three-day women's retreat exceeded every expectation. Rachel and her team created a supportive environment. By day three I was confidently reading water and casting 40 feet.",
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      "authorName": "Priya Mehta",
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      "body": "Rachel focuses on the whole experience, not just catching fish. We talked entomology, conservation, and casting mechanics between pools. Left feeling like a real fly fisher.",
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      "question": "Are your trips women-only?",
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      "question": "What skill levels do you teach?",
      "answer": "All levels — from never-held-a-rod to experienced anglers refining technique. Our retreats group participants by skill level so everyone progresses at an appropriate pace. About 60% of our clients are complete beginners.",
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      "notes": "Beaverkill and Willowemoc"
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