Intro to Fishing for Women
When: Saturday, June 15
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Who: For all women, 18+ years
ONLY 10 spots available!
Location:
Matawatchan Community Memorial Centre (for workshop)
1677 Frontenac Road
Griffith, ON K0J 2R0
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WDCiNxE5gTuZaqdRA
Aird Lake (for fishing and casting practice)
Cost: $30 per person
2024 Ontario Fishing Licence Required https://www.huntandfishontario.com/
INCLUDES:
- Intro to Fishing for Women Workshop
- Afternoon of fishing on Aird Lake shoreline
- Morning coffee and refreshments
- Certificate of Completion from Ontario Women Anglers
- FREE draw of fishing-related items
- A PDF of the PowerPoint
AGENDA
8:00 Registration and Welcome
8:30 Workshop
11:30 Lunch Break
12:30 Fishing
3:00 Draws and Wrap-Up
Membership to Ontario Women Anglers is NOT required for this event.
Registration open now.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ontario-women-anglers-intro-to-fishing-for-women-workshop-matawatchan-registration-907864466057
***If registration fills before you get to sign-up, please put yourself on the Wait List***
- All fishing rods and equipment will be provided/loaned
- Morning coffee and refreshments provided
- Bring your own lunch, drinks and snacks
- Women teaching women
- Volunteers available for assistance
- Pre-registration required.
- Women only! (18+ years old)
- A private Facebook page will be created for participants to ask questions and for information sharing prior to the workshop.
Workshop Topics (*Hands-on Activity)
- Introduction
- Safety and Regulations
- Fish Identification
- Invasive Species
- How to Hold a Fish
- Live Bait
- How to Put a Worm on a Hook*
- The Basics for Panfishing
- Panfish Baits
- Rod and Reel Types
- Recommended Rod and Reel Set-Up
- Rigging a Spinning Rod*
- OFAH Tackle Share Program
- Fishing Line – What’s the difference?
- LB Test – What does it mean?
- Tackle Boxes and Organization
- What’s in your tackle box?
- The Basics for Bass Fishing
- The Palomar Knot*
- Wacky Rig and Texas Rig*
- Curly Tail Grub on a Ball-Head Jig*
- National Fishing Week and Licence - Free Days
- Ontario Women Anglers
- Online Resources
Questions? Call /Text Yvonne at (905) 447-7879 E-mail: yvonne.owa101@gmail.com