The "pretty in pink" night at Ākitio Boating Club, part of the fishing competition weekend.
The "pretty in pink" night at Ākitio Boating Club, part of the fishing competition weekend.
Organisers of the annual women’s fishing competition at Ākitio Boating Club were pleased to see double the number of entries from last year.
There were 70 women entered into the event, held last month.
The weather was kind and there was a lot of fishing done, with some fantastic fishbeing caught.
On Saturday night, everybody flocked to the club for the “pretty in pink” night, which was not just for the ladies - even some of the men dressed up and joined the fun. A prize was awarded to the best-dressed on the night, which went to 2024 Skins.
Sunday came and it was back to fishing before the prizegiving. There were 37 prizes up for grabs, 27 at sea and 10 on land.
The organisers would like to thank our major sponsor for Women’s Fishing Robynne Cload from Property Brokers . Thanks also to Manawatū and Dannevirke Hunting and Fishing, who sponsor all the club’s events, Dannevirke Pharmacy, which sponsored a beautiful hamper for the raffle, and Bruce Johnson (the club’s president), who gave out some cash spot prizes to complete the weekend. Thanks to everyone who helped on the weekend, especially Graeme the weighmaster and his team.
A great weekend was had by all. Thanks to all the ladies out there who participated - hope to see you back next year.
Fish Ākitio is coming soon from the February 23-25 - get your entries in. See our Facebook page for details or email akitioboatclub@xtra.co.nz for an entry form.
