Menagerie Photography Studio Celebrating Local Women in Business Featuring Diane Womack
Welcome to our second Celebrating Local Women in Business blog! We are focusing on local Connecticut businesses owned and run by women. The blogs will give you a chance to learn about the women who own these businesses, why they chose the work they do, what drove them to transform that passion into their own business and how their business has a positive impact on others.
Today I want to introduce you to Diane Womack who owns and operates Diane’s Bait, Tackle & Charters in New London, CT. Diane has had a life long love of fishing and all things related starting when she was a very little girl fishing with her Grandfather. Diane’s warm personality, love for her work and customer focused service, in addition to the great products you find at her business make her a favorite with everyone she meets.
Name: Diane Womack
Owns/Operates: Diane’s Bait, Tackle & Charters in New London, CT
“My mission is to provide affordable and convenient fishing supplies and services to the fishing public. My desire is to bring families back together to experience the joys of the water and the quality of time spent together.”
“Throughout my life fishing has been my passion. My first fishing experience was at two years old. My grandfather was an avid fisherman and taught me everything he knew about the coastal waters of New England and fishing. Some of my fondest memories as a child were sitting by his side along the coast with our fishing poles in hand.
Although my professional career has taken me down many paths and wonderful journeys throughout my lifetime, seven years ago I had the opportunity to work in the fishing industry. I booked charters for a captain and ran his bait and tackle shop. The more I interacted with the customers, hearing their stories and sharing the excitement of the latest catch, I knew that someday, I wanted to have my own business doing exactly what I loved. In the fall of 2015 I decided to turn that dream into a reality. How fortunate that I was able to bring to fruition what others only dream of.
Being a lifetime-fishing enthusiast and a former business owner, I felt that having the chance to startup a new business was something meant to be. When my former employer decided to close his bait and tackle business, the opportunity to move on and to start my own business seemed to be the right time and the right thing to do. I worked through the winter putting my business plan together and opened my doors on April 1st, 2016.
My mission is to provide affordable and convenient fishing supplies and services to the fishing public. My desire is to bring families back together to experience the joys of the water and the quality of time spent together.
I offer a relaxed atmosphere where customers and their families can participate in this sport and I welcome their suggestions, stories and fishing experiences. I love it when I get pictures and videos of their successful catches and can share their day with other patrons.”
In support of others in her community, Diane teaches women and children how to fish to help them learn to be self-sustaining. Diane also carries “Fish Fry” T-shirts in support of a free breakfast program that provides for anyone in need in New London!
Diane’s knowledge of her industry, love of the water and all things fishing, and her desire to be an active part of her community set her and her business apart. Stop in to see her at Diane’s Bait, Tackle & Charters in New London!
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September 19, 2016 @ 8:13 pm
We Love Diane! She is the epitome of the small business owner. Hard Working, knowledgeable, and full of heart for everyone that walks by.