Sarasota "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® Seminar Aug. 6-8, 2004
SARASOTA SEMINAR- Another great success! We were pleased to have another successful Gulf Coast event in Sarasota. We wholeheartedly thank our event hosts: Sarasota Yacht Club and Hyatt Sarasota!
LLGF Fishing Report: 8/10/2004
Capt. Dan Keifer: Lots of ladyfish, catfish and trout were caught. Susan Mitchell, Anna Maria, FL, caught the largest fish, a 22" bluefish and Elva Mungai, Parrish, FL, caught a 16" trout. They learned how to fish with lures and look for signs of fish, then accurately cast and catch them!
Capt. Jim Klopfer: Andrea Brasfield, St. Petersburg, FL, caught an 18" red grouper, a mangrove snapper and her first-ever trout! Brenda Burger, Tampa, FL, caught trout and catfish and Carol Reed, Tampa, FL, caught a 19" grouper. Newly acquired skills were learning to tie a spider-hitch, using a dehooker and netcasting. They enjoyed meeting new people.
Capt. Al Shank: For Celene Berman, Sarasota, FL, it was her very first fishing experience and she caught a 14" trout using a DOA Deadly Combo. Their captain empathized that water safety comes before fishing and they learned the "hot" fishing spots are in Sarasota Bay. Their funniest moments were chasing off the cormorants that were after their fish, even as they measured them!
* Chase'n Bait/ Nick McClellan: Pat Nolan, Cape Coral, FL, and Gayle Hall, Bradenton, FL, caught many trout and two ladyfish. They saw dolphin, sharks, and tarpon from their boat and learned to use the dehooker and rig a line. They were thrilled with their first time catching fish with artificial lures. He was a Take the Ladies Fishing sponsor.
Capt. Rick Grasset: With nearly 40 years of fishing experience each, these ladies still found something new to learn. Vicky Cochran and Susan Musser, both from Lakeland, FL learned how to fish a bait ball and caught plenty of fish.
Capt. Roy String: Everyone caught trout and ladyfish and Mary Lanier, Myakka City, FL, hooked a needlefish. Keri Hockett, Palmetto, FL, got a gag grouper, and Sharna Finklestein, Sarasota, FL, reeled in a bluefish. They learned about fish behaviors and different reeling techniques. Stuffer/ Capt. Richard Nutter: Joe Anne O'Hara, Sarasota, FL, caught a triggerfish. Linda Talbot, Largo, FL, caught grunts and all released sharks. The most memorable sight was a grouper that went flying into their net.
Gone Fishin'/ Capt. Jonnie Walker: The excitement on this boat was the 100 lb. tarpon that gave Pat Passeri, Venice, FL, a good challenge for over an hour until it got away! She used 10 lb. test line and a 2/0 circle hook. Trout, ladyfish and a 30 lb. cobia were also caught. They learned artificial lure techniques and the skill of working a tarpon.
Jay Dee/ Capt. Tino Loyal: Lots of red and black grouper as well as barracuda made up their catch. The ladies learned how to use a jig and how to fillet fish.
Fish Head Charters/ Capt. Judd McKean: The gals experienced bottom fishing and trolling and learned how to use a sabiki rig as well as a new recipe for preparing bonita caught by Deb McKillop, Apopka, FL.
Shark II / Capt. Gus Loyal: Each angler caught a least three keepers weighing 25 lbs. and over! Sandy Bloise, Madeira Beach, FL, caught her first king mackerel and a bonita. Trudy Miller, Bellaire, FL, caught two barracuda and a bonita. Barbara Johnson, Largo, FL, caught two bonita and a barracuda. Kathy Thompson, St. Petersburg, FL, caught her first fish ever, a bonita.
The Flying Fish: Julie Mulder, Tampa, FL, and Jackie Farmer, Spring Hill, FL, each got ten grunts and the others caught grouper and perch. They learned how to dehook fish and how to use jigs. Note: Fish referred to as "trout" were spotted sea trout. "Caught" could indicate a release or a landing of legal fish.
Recipe contest winner: Trout Dijon by Susan Mitchell, Annia Maria, FL. This great recipe and others are in the class book - watch for them in the cookbook which is in progress!
Thanks to our Partners! Our valued sponsors help provide manpower, equipment for the skill stations and exciting products. This program would not be possible without their support! Special thanks to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Sport Fish Restoration, Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Ranger Boats /Marine Dynamics, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Lowrance Electronics, Magic Tilt Trailers, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle and Gulfstream International Airlines for major sponsorships. Please patronize them! Annual partners: Minn Kota, Bob's Machine Shop, Maxima Line, Power-Pole, Eagle Claw, Shimano, Hook & Tackle, Penn, Bacardi, Silverstar Jewelers, Pompanette, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina, The Islands of the Bahamas, Mary Kay, Benchmark Business Systems, Bayz Polarized Sunwear, Prospec Electronics, Elec-Tra-Mate, Image Graphics 2000, Knarley Harley Art Designs and Printing Corp. of the Americas. Event Sponsors: Mastry Engine Center, Raymond James and Associates, Member Advantage, Bay Harbor Ford, CB's Saltwater Outfitters, XTools, Publix, Finklestein & Associates/Attorneys and CPA's, Lee Fisher Cast Nets, Upholstery Innovations, Crocs Footwear, Royal Robbins and Aylesworth's Fish & Bait.
Join the LLGF Association! Get $10 off your next registration! Members receive newsletters with fishing tips, discounts, news on class participants, member card, decal and more! Just fill out the Association form in your class book and send to LLGF headquarters with credit card or check or get a form from www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Thanks to our speakers: Rich Abrams, Chuck Baldwin, Capt. Dave Zalewski, Capt. Jonnie Walker and Capt. Merrily Dunn! They did a great job of showing the importance of preserving the marine environment, too.
Great Prizes! We had some great prizes, including trips to Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina, airfare from Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, Elec-tra-Mate Reels, Tackle from Shakespeare (major sponsor!), Shimano and Penn, a beautiful tuna brass sculpture from John Townsend, art from Guy Harvey, Carey Chen & more, tackle boxes from Plano, Hydro Glow, fishing trips with Captains Jonnie Walker, Jim Taylor & Joel Cunningham. Thanks to all auction and raffle donors! Your contributions help us to meet growth demands.
Next Events: Denver, CO freshwater fishing seminar. An incredible opportunity to learn and experience fishing in the foothills of the Rockies! $95 includes guided fishing from stocked lake or stream. The fabulous Islamorada seminar is Oct. 15-17. The fishing capitol of the world! Sign up for this one early as it sells out fast! The Costa Rica Fishing Tour has been set for Jan. 13-18, 2005, Parrot Bay Village. Watch for your email announcement!
Send Us Your Letters and Photos! We need new newsletter material - Please email comments about the seminar, especially if you bought tackle, boats, trucks, fishing equipment or if you have had an interesting fishing adventure.
If you weren't lucky enough to get the 14K gold pendant on display on the Silent Auction, you can buy it from us - $220 with diamond eye, $190 without diamond.
Remember the specials from CB's Outfitters and Bay Harbor Ford! Information is in your class book and goody bag.
If Your Company is a Sponsor, You Attend the Seminar for Free! We are looking for sponsors as well as door prize and goody bag donors for next year. Some sponsorships include a comp entry and other benefits. Please contact us!
Lowrance has a great website that explains the basics of marine electronics at www.lowrance.com. You can also download a simulator where you can practice how to use a Lowrance on your computer!
A Note on Conservation: Remember, it is up to you to insure there will be quality fishing tomorrow!
LLGF Seeks Utility Trailer: If you know of a company that is able to donate a covered trailer, please contact us!
Ranger Boats is the Official Boat of Choice for LLGF! www.rangerboats.com. We thank Marine Dynamics, the representing dealer. www.marinedynamicsinc.com
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