Ava Befus

FEATURED ANGLER
Midland, Michigan
How long have you been fly fishing?
I have been fly-fishing about fifteen years, since I was three. However, I was on the water, riding on my dad’s chest in the baby carrier ever since I was a couple months old.
Favorite fly-fishing partner
My family: we have grown invaluable bonds by enjoying God’s wondrous creation through fly fishing
Favorite water to fish
Small streams in the Rocky Mountains
Favorite species to fish for
Smallmouth Bass: countless memories, special moments, and endless laughs have been shared while fishing for smallmouths with family and friends
Bucket List
Tarpon in Florida
Top Three Fly Patterns
Boogle Bug, Stimulator, and Murdich Minnow

Ava Befus

Ava Befus has been involved in fly fishing since she was a young girl. Her family has always enjoyed the serenity of slipping away from the daily tasks and responsibilities of life to the peace of enjoying each other’s company while fishing. Today, fly fishing is still one of Ava’s favorite hobbies, alongside teaching friends and youth about the sport–so they, too, are able to enjoy an activity that can take them on many adventures, to many places, and into creation. She also enjoys being a part of her local Trout Unlimited chapter where she is able to learn about the importance of protecting the resource so that the sport of fly fishing can travel through many generations to come. One of Ava’s favorite things about fly fishing is being able to spend time in the outdoors, while creating special moments with family and friends and chasing after different species of fish which always present a new challenge, allowing her to continually learn about the sport.
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