The seminar will kick off on Friday, November 13, with a Meet and Greet networking social from 6:00-8:00 pm with cash bar, raffle and silent auction for registrants and their guests. Saturday's events begin at 8:00 am with classroom presentations on offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishing, followed by lunch and hands-on fishing skills until 4:30 pm. Named speakers are Sandy Moret, Captain Lee Lavery, Captain Skip Bradeen and more. Skills such as releasing, knot tying, bait rigging, spin and net casting, gaffing grapefruits, trailer backing, boat handling, stand-up fish fighting techniques and more will be taught. Events conclude with a silent auction and reception at Keys to Life Studio of Art. Sunday, November 15, features the Fishing Adventure (optional and additional) followed by a fish fillet demonstration. Women can opt to sign up a male guest on boats that take only two (inshore/flats)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will help educate seminar participants on the importance of marine conservation by showing the habits that can be developed so each person can make a difference, no matter where they fish. Women will learn safe hook removal, release techniques and more.
Year after year, participants praise the program and come back to learn more. Tonie Farace of Fort Lauderdale, FL, commented, "I came to learn to tie knots, learn fish habits and be self-sufficient so I don't have to depend on anyone else to 'take' me fishing." Leslie Knudsen of Boca Raton, FL, said, "I was surprised to find out how much I learned in just a few hours with your seminar and its expert instructors."
Betty Bauman, founder of the series and recently named one of the Top Women in American Boating by BoatU.S. Magazine, commented, "Our Islamorada seminar provides women with a unique experiential vacation getaway where they can learn, network and enjoy the fabulous Florida Keys and all of its remarkable fishing."
Featured on national network television and more, the series is held in conjunction with the FWC through the Sport Fish Restoration Program, with major partners such as Mercury Outboards, Ranger, BoatU.S. ANGLER Insurance, Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, Shimano, Minn Kota, Humminbird and Magic Tilt Trailers. Other partners are on the website.
Early registration is just $115 when made by October 13th. Regular registration is $130 up to a week before the event and $145 the week of the event and for walk-ins. Registration includes instruction, use of equipment, hands on training, networking reception and silent auction, meals, goody bags and more. The Sunday Fishing Adventure with tackle and bait is additional. Contact: phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com;
About Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!®" (LLGF) is a national organization dedicated to attracting more women to sportfishing and to promoting conservation and responsible angling. LLGF promotes networking among women anglers and emphasizes mentorship between novice and experienced members. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, LLGF has over 5,000 graduates and is the largest organization in the world whose objective is to introduce women to fishing. Both Bauman and her seminar series - often dubbed "The No-Yelling School of Fishing" - are renowned nationally in the sportfishing and marine industries. The organization has earned rave reviews from national media including "Inside Edition," CBS' "The Early Show," NBC's "Nightly News with Tom Brokaw," "Good Morning America," "Outdoor Life Network," USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more.
