Fly Fishing with Rebekka Redd

"I believe I was born with a love for water, the outdoors, and fishing," Redd said. "By the time I could walk, I was mesmerized by the creek that flowed along my family’s farm, and the frogs, minnows and bugs that inhabited there." She travels far and wide across the globe, adding to her adventures. 

"These days I fish beyond North America," Redd said, "in freshwater / saltwater systems around the world."

Rebekka Redd's lifelong obsession is big northern pike. Her personal best pike taped 51 inches – on the fly. 

“When I was 8 years old, I was introduced to fishing via my eldest brother," Redd writes. "There was no doubt that at that time I started my passion of fishing. I picked up my first fly rod at about age 14, and then I knew I had found the one true love in my life. My fly rod has been the gateway to my soul – it has taught me about the depths of who I am, it’s been my shrink, and it’s been my parachute! Most of all it’s been my addiction."  

"My fly fishing 'addiction' has helped me heal over loss of loved ones," she said, "including my eldest brother, to helping me inspire others to live life fully and to pursue their passions.”  

Growing up on a small farm with two older brothers and her parents, she learned to value what matters most. Family is of utmost importance. Her eldest brother, who was her mentor, and fishing partner, died tragically when she was a teenager. During that time she took up fly fishing on her own, and over the years fly fishing, her strong faith in God, and being outdoors has helped heal her heart. Today, Rebekka fishes in memory of her beloved brother.

When Rebekka is home she can be found tending to the animals and horses on her farm, and spending time with her family.

Source: Learn more about her adventures at Rebekka Redd Fly Fishing.

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