Peggy Brenner was introduced to fly fishing by her husband and decided to enroll in a fly-fishing school to receive formal instruction. She was hooked.

Brenner’s passion for the sport led her down the path of fly tying. She joined the United Fly Tyers early in her career and acquired pointers from many of the group’s members. Known to many as “Lady Fly Tyer,” she started with the basics, mastered classic Maine streamers, and is currently tackling salmon flies. Brenner travels extensively to demonstrate the art of fly tying and is a fixture on the fly-fishing show circuit throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic states. She is on several pro tying teams, including Whiting Farms, Anglers Sport Group, and Regal Engineering.

One of her greatest accomplishments is becoming a tying instructor. Brenner believes that beginners and children need to learn how to tie so that the tradition can continue. She now specializes in teaching the basics through personal instruction and through an evening class offered at her local high school.

Brenner is on the board of the Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Tying Group, is the vice president of the International Women Fly Fishers, and has served as president, advisor, and newsletter editor of the United Fly Tyers.

Peggy Brenner lives with her husband in New Hampshire and travels the world seeking fly-fishing adventures. She believes it is important to share her knowledge, and she continues to teach beginners and children the art of fly tying.

Note: this text was written in 2011.