About Us
Our Vision
To bring together ladies that have a common bond: fishing.
About the Association
Founded in 2004, the Texas Lady Anglers (TLA) association focuses on bringing more women to the sport of fishing, while promoting conservation and safety. TLA provides networking opportunities among women anglers and we encourage mentorship within the association. Our Members
Texas Lady Anglers are diverse, independent, and are from all over the great state of Texas. We have a passion for learning and sharing together. Our Founders
Patricia Drake
Pat Drake is a CoFounder and President of the Texas Lady Anglers. The moment Pat caught her first trout, she was hooked on fishing.
Combining her love for travel with her love of fishing, Pat began searching for places she wanted to visit and also could fish. Pat talked her friend and fishing partner, Patti, into taking a trip to the Florida Keys. On that trip, she and Patti wondered if a ladies fishing organization for the Texas Gulf Coast would be of interest to other lady anglers.
Pat and Patti are both now heavily involved with creating the first-ever Texas Coast Ladies Redfish Tour.
Pat now enjoys fishing all along the Texas coast on her 19ft. Explorer. |
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Patti Polensky
Patti and Pat met while working for a consulting firm about seven years ago. After many hours of travelling to numerous parts of the world together, they became great friends. Now they embark on another adventure, bringing together other area women who love to fish.
Patti and her husband Chad live on the bay and have been fishing together for more than 10 years. This is Patti's largest redfish to date, except for the one the shark ate (see photo album). This fish was released as soon as the photo session was completed.
Patti is also the Cofounder and Vice President of the Texas Lady Angler.
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