Claire Topalian

is a native Seattleite who has a natural propensity for fresh air, trees, mountains and water. She began skiing, hiking and backpacking with her father as a young child, an activity that turned into a deeper interest through her time as a Girl Scout and while attending Gonzaga University in Eastern Washington. A new fly angler and PR professional, Claire taps into her own experiences with fly fishing in an effort to tell stories and reach more promising female anglers.

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Curiosity

These days, I have to remind myself that I’m still new to fly fishing. From an early age, I was fortunate to be exposed to skiing, hiking, and backpacking. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, so I’m no stranger to stunning mountains, water, and fresh air. For years, I had a peripheral awareness of fly fishing and a slight curiosity about the sport — but it wasn’t until this year that I finally decided to take my curiosity a step further. In April, just as I was in a solid routine

12/15/2015Claire Topalian

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Curiosity