When people think of fishing, they often picture a solitary man sitting quietly by the water, waiting patiently for the next bite. But that image is beginning to fade as more women take up the sport.

"I see you brought your cheater," Tashina said, pointing at my electronics the first time I took her ice fishing. "Well just watch how this works," I said. I'd brought her to a lake that was loaded ...

It’s hard to comprehend how Becky Loyd of Iowa City can create the elaborate, artistic, and superbly functional fishing rods she does unless you see her in action. Or, unless you are an angler of ...