Kathy started fly-fishing in 2000 and traveled extensively in the US and internationally, including Chile, Argentina, Bahamas, Mexico, Venezuela, and Christmas Island. She became a Certified Casting Instructor in 2009 by the International Federation of Fly Fishing (IFFF) and teaches accredited Fly Fishing Classes at Oregon State University. She is a licensed guide in Oregon and in the past, in California, focusing on education and mentoring and enjoys hosting destination fly fishing trips. Kathy founded Riverbend Travel to blend her passion for fly fishing and love of traveling.