Wāhine on the Water Workbook
Wāhine on the Water Workbook
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. With this workbook, 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.mThis workbook was created to make learning feel accessible, grounded, and enjoyable.
Developed by New Zealand fly fishing guide Kristina Placko of Stray South NZ, this workbook blends practical fly fishing knowledge with reflection, mindset, connection to nature, and thoughtful learning tools designed specifically for women entering the sport.
More than simply a technical manual, this workbook has been created to help women feel informed, capable, and at home in fly fishing spaces.
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This is a digital product only. No physical workbook will be shipped.
Pair Your Workbook With a Weekend Experience
Want hands-on learning?
Join us 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.
Next Wāhine on the Water weekend - November 6-8, 2026
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 retreats, or simply curious about the sport — I hope this workbook encourages you to give it a go. Because every experienced angler started somewhere.
See you on the water.
— Kristina
Stray South NZ
WHAT’S INSIDE
Inside the Wāhine on the Water Workbook you’ll find practical education, reflection prompts, fly fishing fundamentals, and approachable learning 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
Beginner-friendly learning prompts
Journaling and reflection pages
Mindset, wellbeing, and connection to nature
This is not an intimidating technical manual.
It’s a supportive educational resource designed to help women 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.