Nelson

Over the past two years, something has been steadily building in Nelson. More women are getting involved in fly fishing. They are attending club days, joining the Nelson Trout Fishing Club, and organising time on the water together. What was once a small presence is now becoming a regular and visible part of the local fishing community. This growth has not happened by accident. That progress can be traced back to April 2024, when Women on the Fly NZ travelled to Nelson to deliver an evening event at the Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game rooms, led by Leigh Johnson, National Coordinator, with Corina Jordan, CEO of Fish & Game NZ, also presenting. With the support of the Nelson Trout Fishing Club and Nelson/Marlborough Fish & Game, 26 women attended from across the Top of the South. There was a strong turnout. More importantly, it became a starting point for a shared commitment that has led to tangible growth in women’s participation. Turning Interest into Action Since that first event, Nelson/Marlborough Fish & Game and the Nelson Trout Fishing Club have continued the momentum. During the 2024/25 season, two practical Women on the Fly events were hosted. The first, at Saxton … Read more