Casting for Representation: Our February Partnership with Her Waters, Inc.

The Fly Box LLC
7 hours ago
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This feature was written by The Fly Box and published in Casts That Care, our charity-driven fly fishing newsletter.

Casts That Care delivers real stories, deep dives, and the heart of the fly fishing world while donating 50 percent of all subscription fees to a different fishing-related nonprofit each month. For February, those funds will support Her Waters, Inc. Join Here.

A New Chapter on the Water

For the month of February, Casts That Care is proud to announce our new charity partnership with Her Waters, Inc., a nonprofit organization rooted in healing, faith, representation, and connection to the outdoors.

Formerly known as Remain Hooked Outdoors, Her Waters, Inc. represents a focused and intentional evolution of an organization that has always been grounded in purpose.

Remain Hooked Outdoors previous work

While Remain Hooked Outdoors laid the foundation by introducing women and girls to outdoor spaces, Her Waters, Inc. was created to more specifically serve female veterans through water centered healing experiences. This shift allows the organization to be more targeted in its impact, messaging, and programming, while still holding a broader vision that includes women and girls as part of its future reach.

At its core, this partnership is about creating space. Space for healing, space for confidence, and space for people to see themselves reflected in the outdoor world.

Who Is Her Waters, Inc.

Her Waters, Inc. was founded by Army retired veteran Dr. Yolanda J. Edwards, who recognized the power of water and the outdoors as tools for healing, restoration, and growth. The organization’s primary focus is serving female veterans, creating intentional spaces where women who have served can reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and find community through fly fishing and time on the water.

Dr. Yolanda J. Edwards & her work with Remain Outdoors and Her Waters

While women and girls remain part of Her Waters’ broader vision, female veterans are the heart of its current programming and mission. Through fly fishing, outdoor education, and shared experiences on the water, participants are introduced not just to a sport, but to a pathway for renewal, wellness, and peer support.

Her Waters emphasizes removing financial and access barriers by providing essential gear, instruction, and mentorship. The organization also focuses on building sisterhood among women veterans, reducing isolation, strengthening peer connections, and creating leadership pathways that allow participants to return as mentors and guides for others. Conservation, stewardship, and respect for waterways are woven throughout this work, reinforcing a deep connection between healing people and caring for the places that support them.

What Her Waters Is Doing in February

February marks an important period of growth and visibility for Her Waters, Inc. Throughout the month, the organization continues its work of expanding outreach, strengthening community connections, and advancing programming centered on female veterans and water-based healing experiences.

*Black Girls Fish 2 - Remain Hooked Outdoors*

This partnership taking place during Black History Month carries added significance. It creates space to highlight representation, leadership, and healing within communities that have historically been underrepresented in both fly fishing and outdoor spaces. The timing allows Her Waters to reach and inspire women who may not yet see themselves reflected in these environments, while reinforcing the importance of access, visibility, and belonging.

By stepping fully into its identity as Her Waters, Inc., the organization is reaffirming its commitment to intentional service, long term impact, and creating safe, supportive spaces where women veterans can heal, grow, and lead through shared experiences on the water.

What Casts That Care Is Doing in February

At Casts That Care, we believe storytelling should lead to action. Each month, our newsletter directs 50 percent of all subscription revenue to a nonprofit using fishing and the outdoors as a force for good.

For February, all subscription donations will support the ongoing work of Her Waters, Inc. In addition to financial support, we will be highlighting their mission through dedicated features, sharing their story with the broader fly fishing community, and helping amplify the voices behind their work.

Throughout the month, readers can expect coverage that explores how fishing can foster healing, representation, and belonging for those who need it most.

Why This Partnership Matters

For many people, the water offers more than recreation. It offers clarity, peace, and a sense of renewal that is difficult to find elsewhere. Organizations like Her Waters, Inc. are expanding access to those experiences and ensuring that the outdoors is a place where everyone feels welcome.

This partnership reflects a shared belief that fly fishing can be a catalyst for personal growth and meaningful connection. By supporting Her Waters, we are investing in a future where the fly fishing community is more inclusive, more representative, and more impactful.

How You Can Help

There are several ways to support this partnership throughout February:

You can donate directly through their donation portal on the Her Waters Website

Subscribe to Casts That Care. Your subscription directly supports Her Waters, Inc. this month.

Share Their Story. Follow along, read the features, and help spread the word about the work Her Waters is doing.

Learn More. Visit their website to explore their mission and programs and see how you can support their work beyond February.