When it comes to famous female anglers in history, most fly fishers have heard of Dame Juliana Berners (who may not have actually existed) and Carrie Stevens (whose flies continue to catch fish today). But the first real superstar in the U.S. was a six-foot-tall master outdoorswoman named Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby, who has the distinction of being Maine Guide #1. Here’s a cool short video from the Maine Historical Society that highlights Crosby’s achievements, as well as her contradictions. It’s fascinating stuff. To learn more, check out Crosby’s page on the American Museum of Fly Fishing website.
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