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By Wanda Stewart

Wanda Stewart is a  Louisiana-based social media influencer and angler known for promoting fishing and getting more women and children involved in the sport. She is affiliated with RodnReelGirls.com and SisterhoodFishing.com.  Key details about her involvement in fishing: Advocacy: She is a strong advocate for conserving natural resources for future generations and frequently promotes Louisiana fishing. Social media presence: She uses her social media platforms, like Instagram and Facebook, to post photos and videos of her fishing trips. Media coverage: Her winter fishing trips in Louisiana have been featured in Coastal Angler Magazine. Women in fishing: Stewart has also been recognized as a "pioneer and a legend" in the fishing world for introducing women, including those from troubled backgrounds, to fishing and the outdoors. Promotional work: She is the owner and marketing director of RodnReelGirls.com, where she works to promote and market for other ambassadors of fishing in Louisiana.