In memory of loving wife, mother and friend, Emillia McAuliffe, who wanted to make a difference in the world by bringing together women to participate and enjoy fishing, the The Ladies Anglers Classic fishing competition will be held on Saturday 17 May.
The new event included in the GourMay Food festival program is ‘The Lake To Plate’ proudly presented by The Lake Borumba Fish Stocking Association.
This fishing competition will take place at Lake Borumba on Saturday 17 May from 7am-4pm followed by ‘The Lake To Plate’ dinner with celebrity chef, Matt Gilinsky.
The Ladies Anglers Classic aims to celebrate women who recreationally fish, promote further women to learn fishing and get involved in the community.
This event also aims to create a community legacy, celebrating Emillia, the late wife of Rob McAuliffe.
Rob is a committee member of the Lake Borumba Fish Stocking Association and Emillia was a passionate and devoted recreational angler who encouraged women to participate and enjoy fishing.
Rob said that this passion came from her seeing the joy and benefits making lures, fishing and being out on the water had on Rob.
One day, whilst he was making lures, she approached him and said, “Teach me how to fish.”
From then on, Emillia got involved, not only in fishing but in desire to better women’s health.
“There’s nothing better than being out on the water,” said Mr McAuliffe.
“Being out there, getting the essence of Borumba itself.
“It’s good for you.”
Continuing a legacy of women in fishing, a skill that might traditionally be considered passed down from father to son, it was Rob’s grandmother and her sister that taught him to fish.
Going forward, he hopes to see more women get involved, see the benefits and take part in something that everyone can enjoy.
The person that brings in the biggest fish on the day will take home the Emillia McAuliffe Cup.
The day will begin with educational sessions on fishing with valuable tips and insights before participants head out on the water. The event will conclude at 4pm, followed by presentations at Lake Borumba Deer Park cooking lesson and demonstration by avid angler, Tracy Patterson and celebrity chef Matt Gilinski.
Guests who have purchased the bundle ticket, including the Lake to Plate experience with Matt Golinski are invited to settle in and enjoy the occasion.
Ticket holders for the ‘Ladies Anglers Classic’ event are welcome to attend the presentations.
Participants are encouraged to secure their accommodation at the Borumba Deer Park or in the area as soon as possible as limited spaces are available.
To purchase tickets events.humanitix.com/lake-borumba-ladies-anglers-classic
