Participants learned then hooked 84 fish at LLGF Ft. Myers!

Aspiring anglers from all around Florida, other states and Canada! At the "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" University March 15-16 at Bass Pro Shops, Fort Myers, FL. Great learning with education, fishing skill practice and on Sunday most went on the an optional fishing trip.

Speakers were Capt. Barry Nicholls and Betty Bauman. Skill practice for knot tying, fly casting, spin casting, live shrimp usage and net casting was offered, provided by local anglers and guides. Grandmothers, grandchild, birthday celebrations...we had it all!

For the Sunday fishing, participants caught and/or released 84 fish from four boats including snook, sheepshead, sea trout and other species. For many it was their first fish or species ever!  Big thanks to our speakers, volunteers and skill station helpers! So many great photos, thanks to the ladies, see link below.

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Ft. Lauderdale area Offshore Event April 11-13! Friday party, Full day seminar, half day offshore sport fishing SIGN UP in advance for the seminar and to hold your fishing slot. There you can fish for a half day, get into deep water and you're back by lunch as the Gulf Stream is close!

Learn from the pros in seminars and hands on practice for deep sea fishing, equipment and much more! Meet new friends and network with people who love the outdoors! No experience needed! We even supply the tackle. Kickoff meet and greet is on Friday with raffle/auction.

The weekend offers classroom presentations, networking, hands-on skill practice and an optional charter fishing trip on sportfishing boats that take six each. Activities launch on Friday evening with an informal meet-and-greet at the Florida Association of Nonprofits, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Saturday morning: presentations on Offshore and Bottom Fishing, as well as Fishing Basics. Hands-on skill practice follows lunch, for releasing, knot tying, dehooking, bait rigging, spin casting and more. Speakers are Capts. Jeanne Towne and Lee Lavery. On Sunday, there is an optional charter fishing trip for sailfish, mahi-mahi, mackerel, tuna, wahoo, snapper and more, followed by a filet demonstration by the mates.

Early registration is $99 first 5, half day fishing on sportfish boat is $210 optional/additional - the lowest price on offshore fishing for any LLGF event!

Info and register South FL Offshore

In case you missed it: Ladies released peacock and other bass March 1 at Bass Pro Shops Dania Beach!

Participants learned bass fishing techniques and released bass at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Freshwater event, Big thanks to Bass Pro Shops Dania Beach, FL. Great weather! Speaker Michael Coleman was the best!

For many it was their first bass release. Robin Krueger, Parkland, FL released four peacock bass. Others released one or two each with most releasing fish. Left is Brenda Clarke, then speaker Michael Coleman. Below is Mary & Mike Dibenedetto, both released their first peacock bass!

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May 16-18 Keys Screamin' Reels, Islamorada, Florida Keys! Sign up early for charter boat slots. Fish and win - offshore, inshore or mix it up! $1000 in prizes!

Charter boats will not wait long for us to confirm, May is a busy season!

Kickoff Party May 16, Fishing May 17 and/or 18. inshore and offshore!

Learn fishing on the boat - no seminar! Fish from charter boats or your own boat!

May 16 is kickoff Party, raffle, auction at Tavernier Elks, May 17-18 is fishing for offshore or inshore mostly out of Islamorada, one inshore boat leaves from Key Largo, learn on the boats and win fun prizes on Sunday! Book Early to get your fishing slots as charters are in high demand! Choose Inshore, offshore or party/drift boat for fishing (Sat), EZ rules, $1000 combined total of prizes just for catching a fish (Penn rod/reel combos, famous art prints, shirts) and Wild Card prizes for random fish catches even if not the biggest!

Early registration is $95, fishing inshore or offshore is $335-$370 per person depending if full day fishing Saturday or 3/4 day 6 hours on Sunday.

Host Hotel at Sunset Inn has a few rooms saved for us, must request Ladies, Let's Go Fishing and do via phone. Get away and do some fishing, no experience necessary! CALL THEM as they are holding rooms and online may say sold out but not so..

For our Islamorada weekend with full day seminar, 1-2 days fishing & 2 parties check our website, it is Oct. 17-19, registration open.

LINK TO INFO AND REGISTRATION for May Keys

Isla Mujeres, Mexico Trip, June 4-9 contact us! A few slots remain!

If you are seriously interested, fill out the interest form asap as the boats need to be booked far in advance. If you can't come you're missing it!

Isla Mujeres is a quaint island, reachable by ferry from Cancun, Mexico (CUN), with shops, restaurants and beaches. You can walk the island to restaurants and shops. One of the top 10 sailfish destinations in the world! Sailfish and marlin are released but you can keep edible fish such as Mahi (Dorado). Betty has been to this fantastic island and loved it, releasing 21 sailfish in one day!

Fill out the interest form or reply to this email for us to sort out the participants. We will be invoicing those that are coming soon.

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In case you missed it - Big Catch with Hubbard's Marina! 252 fish! Ladies ruled the seas!

Wow what a time the ladies had on the Hub with Hubbard’s Marina, Madiera Beach with Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! 14 ladies from all over the state filled the boat, 252 fish caught, 50 released. 11 hog snappers, mangrove snappers, sheepshead, flounders and more. Plus fun dinners together on Friday and Saturday. Thanks to Estelle Wolfman and Susan Anthony for spearheading this trip! Plus the Hubbard’s Lady Anglers! Congrats to all and Sundie Wilcox for catching the biggest fish, a red grouper! Get on the LLGF mailing list on our website www.ladiesletsgofishing.com to be notified of next year’s date! Photos below.

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