The Bass Coast arm of Women in Recreation Fishing and Boating (WIRFAB) is encouraging women in Phillip Island and San Remo to become involved in recreational fishing.

It is holding a free DIY lure-making and knot-tying workshop at Jim's Bait and Tackle, San Remo, on July 23 at 6pm aiming to demystify the male-dominated pastime and break down fundamental barriers preventing women becoming involved.

To register, head to: www.wirfab.com.au/events