Painting lures at the ladies night.
Hunting and Fishing put on a Ladies Night last Friday, 1st August, a purely social and networking evening with snacks, bubbles and a goodies bag for women who love fishing. The night sold out- 30 places – in a few hours of putting it on facebook. One enthusiastic fisher for such a night drove from Whangerei.
Ashley, owner of Hunting and Fishing Whitianga with her husband, Alex, welcomed all her guests and the team of hostesses offered food and wine to everyone. The women could roam the huge array of gear and clothing but the activity to paint your own design on a lure caught everyone’s attention as well as two winning presentations from the occasion’s two special guest speakers invited
Lisa Hogboms represented Okuma NZ of Composite Developments. Okuma Fishing Tackle has developed an impressive range of fishing rods and reels and Lisa shared her own experience of rods and reels that work for her. Renee Taylor of Salt Aotearoa Salt Aotearoa spoke about inspiring connections to the moana/ocean and to one’s self through freediving and kaimoana/seafood. Salt Aotearoa is a community of water wāhine/women and both young presenters talked with many of the guests personally.
Speaking to the event’s photographer CJ Poole, Caitlin said, “It is so good to have something just for the women as so many events are so predominantly male when it comes to fishing and social events to do with fishing. Well done Hunting and Fishing!
