Fishanistas is a women’s fishing group that is designed to encourage and support women of ALL races and ALL ethnic backgrounds in the fishing community/industry. There is such a disparity when it comes to being INCLUSIVE, not EXCLUSIVE. Our Mission is to provide a strong, empowering sisterhood combined with a fun & safe atmosphere for women to come to participate, learn how to fish, and share their fishing experiences. As women, we face a myriad of issues in our day-to-day life and fishing is that place to come where EVERYONE matters. Our group is filled with supportive women who range from novice, intermediate, and professional in their particular area of the sport. As we all know 2020 has been a devastating year for so many people of color, especially women who are mothers, wives, caretakers, etc. With not only dealing with the adverse effects of the pandemic there have been severe bouts with depression & anxiety. I would also like to take a moment to add that we've had devastatingly high rates of domestic violence since the pandemic and quarantining started. I as one person can only do so much. So, I’m asking for help to get these women out and fishing. This will not only help with getting these women on the water and involved, but it will also provide sustainability for their families.