Wāhine on the Water Workbook

$39.00

Wāhine on the Water Workbook | An Introduction to Fly Fishing for Women

Created for women wanting to explore fly fishing in a more welcoming, approachable, and confidence-building way. You’ll gain the essential knowledge and confidence to prepare for your time on the river — whether you’re beginning your own fly fishing journey or sharing the experience with family and friends.

Fly fishing can feel overwhelming when you’re first starting out. Too much information. Too much gear. Too much gatekeeping. This workbook was created to make learning feel accessible, grounded, and enjoyable.

Developed by me - Kristina Placko Founder of Stray South NZ - this workbook teaches you all the essentials through thoughtful learning tools designed specifically for women entering the sport. You’ll learn the lessons I learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.

More than simply a technical manual, this workbook has been created to help you feel informed, capable, and at home in fly fishing spaces.

Instant Download

Please note:
This is a digital product only. No physical workbook will be shipped.

Pair Your Workbook With a Weekend Experience

Join me for an upcoming Wāhine on the Water weekend, where we bring these lessons to life through guided instruction, river sessions, great food, connection, and practical fly fishing education in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful landscapes.

The next Wāhine on the Water weekend - March 5-7, 2027 https://straysouthnz.com/events/wahineonthewatermarch2027

Wāhine on the Water Workbook | An Introduction to Fly Fishing for Women

Created for women wanting to explore fly fishing in a more welcoming, approachable, and confidence-building way. You’ll gain the essential knowledge and confidence to prepare for your time on the river — whether you’re beginning your own fly fishing journey or sharing the experience with family and friends.

Fly fishing can feel overwhelming when you’re first starting out. Too much information. Too much gear. Too much gatekeeping. This workbook was created to make learning feel accessible, grounded, and enjoyable.

Developed by me - Kristina Placko Founder of Stray South NZ - this workbook teaches you all the essentials through thoughtful learning tools designed specifically for women entering the sport. You’ll learn the lessons I learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.

More than simply a technical manual, this workbook has been created to help you feel informed, capable, and at home in fly fishing spaces.

Instant Download

Please note:
This is a digital product only. No physical workbook will be shipped.

Pair Your Workbook With a Weekend Experience

Join me for an upcoming Wāhine on the Water weekend, where we bring these lessons to life through guided instruction, river sessions, great food, connection, and practical fly fishing education in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful landscapes.

The next Wāhine on the Water weekend - March 5-7, 2027 https://straysouthnz.com/events/wahineonthewatermarch2027

A NOTE FROM KRISTINA

Fly fishing has given me confidence, connection, adventure, challenge, and some of the most meaningful moments of my life. I created this workbook to help more women feel like they belong in this space too. Whether you’re learning for the first time, joining one of our weekends, or simply curious about the sport — I hope this workbook encourages you to give it a go. Because every experienced angler started somewhere. Go from Curious to Capable.

See you on the water.

— Kristina
Stray South NZ

WHAT’S INSIDE

Inside the Wāhine on the Water Workbook you’ll find practical education, fly fishing fundamentals and tools designed to support your journey into the world of fly fishing.

Topics include:

Fly fishing basics explained simply
Essential gear and terminology
Understanding rivers and reading water
Knots, flies, and leader setup
Fly Casting foundations
Fish behaviour and river etiquette
Safety and confidence on the water

This is not an intimidating technical manual.

It’s a supportive resource designed to help you feel capable, informed, and welcome in fly fishing spaces.

Digital Download

Instant PDF download
Compatible with phone, tablet, and desktop
Printable at home
Designed in New Zealand

Please note:
This is a digital product only. No physical workbook will be shipped.