The Pregnant Fly-Fishing Case Worker.
Breaking the Rules for Trout

by Kaitlin Barnhart

I’ve always enjoyed a challenge, but when my boss handed me the Psychological Social Rehabilitation services case file for a 15-year-old boy who had already been through four caseworkers that quarter, I paused. “What am I going to do with a 15 year old? I’m certain he doesn’t want to drive around with an obviously-pregnant social worker, trying to help him make friends,” I thought.

I read through James’ list of casework goals– improve social skills, build self-esteem, manage anger issues, and develop coping skills for foster care. Since I was new to the community, I asked what other caseworkers used for tools in a small country town where everyone’s business was shared and the library was the size of my living room.

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My to 10 “must have’s” when fly fishing.

by Amelia Jensen

The majority of fly fishing I do is walking and wading. This style of fishing is where I feel the most engaged with the water, trout and nature. We put on a lot of miles of exploration and that often keeps me outdoors a long time, so I strive to keep my pack light, with a few quality items. These are the ones that I can trust to help me be successful, comfortable, and to fully enjoy my time on the water.

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