Girl Up Club Hooked on Captain Debbie Hanson

On the beautiful afternoon of January 30th, 2023, Girl Up got the opportunity to talk to a big-time inspiration, Captain Debbie Hanson, a fishing guide in Southwest Florida. Captain Debbie has been fishing ever since she was a young girl. She would go out fishing with her granddad and that’s where her passion for fishing began. Debbie had a corporate job where she sat behind a desk and felt as if her life was one straight line. That is a position nobody would want to be in, even her. That is when she decided to do something that she loved, enjoyed, and could be devoted to. She created a personal blog about her love for fishing and is an advocate for women to become involved in outdoor activities. The blog helped her grow - she now has her own radio show, her own fishing guide business, and has been published in major outdoor magazines. Although fishing is a male dominated activity, Debbie stresses that it is important for women to not pay attention to society stereotypes. Rather, she advised the Girl Up girls to “do what sets your soul on fire.” You can learn more about Captain Debbie at www.shefishes2.com, her “o-fish-ial” website!