About Ms. Reel Lady Pageant

In 2013, local Panama City Beach resident Suzy Nichols created Reel Ladies of Panama City

Beach (later named Reel Ladies Sportfishing to allow nonresident ladies the opportunity to participate)

as a means of encouraging more women to fish. The club was made official in 2018 and launched in

June 2021. “We are a diverse group of ladies who enjoy fishing, boating and the great outdoors,” says

Suzy. “We all share the passion to promote and educate sustainable fishing with special attention to

encouraging other ladies to give fishing a try.” Nichols’ mission of empowering women is a component

of the Pageant, which will award the winner an academic scholarship for furthering her education. "I think it is important for female anglers to be recognized for their talents in a male dominated sport," says Suzy.