The Women’s Recreational Fishing League (WRFL) is coming to East Gippsland with an information session being held at the Nicholson Angling Clubrooms on August 2 (10am-1pm) for females who want to learn more about fishing.
The session will offer up a unique opportunity to learn all about fishing with soft plastics and lures from local tournament angler and Bairnsdale Siren, Ruth Beeby.
A local competitor in the Hobie Kayak Fishing series, VicBream and ABT Tournaments, Beeby has been appointed the Bairnsdale ‘Siren’ and will hold monthly meetings.
Nicholson Angling Club have partnered with the WRFL in providing the clubrooms to hold meetings creating a safe and welcoming environment for women to discuss the ins and outs of recreational fishing.
The WRFL is designed to encourage more women to participate in fishing, with creator and president of WRFL, Jo Starling, believes in the power of fishing to change lives.
“WRFL empowers women by breaking down limiting self-beliefs and supporting their participation and success in the traditionally male-dominated sport of competitive angling,” Starling said.
Competitive fishing teaches vital skills such as self-reliance, self-efficacy and self-confidence, with these lessons extending far beyond the water, helping women tackle life’s challenges with newfound strength and assurance.
While younger women are increasingly raised in environments that promote gender equity, many older women in today’s workforce were not.
These women often confront biases and limiting beliefs that stem from outdated gender roles, with the WRFL committed to breaking down these barriers by providing a supportive and empowering environment.
