2004 STUART SEMINAR - Another great success!
We were pleased to have another successful event in Stuart. We wholeheartedly
thank our event host and welcome reception sponsor: Pirates Cove Resort and Marina!

LLGF Fishing Report: 4/25/2004
Big Katuna: The largest of three dolphin caught was a 22 lb. fish reeled in by Lisa Craddock, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Donna Carlson, Jupiter, FL caught an 8 lb. dolphin. Myra Smith, Stuart, FL caught her first fish ever - an 8 lb. dolphin! It was also the first fish she had ever touched. Stated Donna Carlson, "We used teasers, planers and outriggers - the same things we saw in class."

* Gotcha/Capt. Marcia Foosaner: Bonnie O'Hara, Tulsa, OK caught a large jack and Chris Davis, Nokomis, FL caught two spotted sea trout, one weighing
3.5 lbs! All fish were released. This was Bonnie's first saltwater fish catch and release. They saw turtles, dolphin, and mullet. They practiced casting using top water jigs and DOA shrimp lures. O'Hara, who also attended the Ft. Lauderdale seminar, enjoyed fishing a new area of Florida and said she learns more with each seminar.

* Jolly O/Bob Odgers: Due to rough seas, the Jolly O retreated to the Indian River for trolling and demonstration of outriggers and teasers.
Lauri Hussar, Loxahatchee, FL practiced the class chant, "Slack is your worst enemy!"

Infinity Charters: Tammra Tatro, Trenton, FL caught an amberjack and Bonnie Blakeslee, Ocala, FL used a cast net for the first time to catch bait. They learned about rigging techniques, how to read a GPS, and about downriggers and outriggers.

Sunday: "A few of us were really seasick," said Allison Broderick, Nashua, NH, "but we caught fish!" Kathy Monaghan, Abington, PA caught a big dolphin and Joan Mongal, Port St. Lucie, FL caught another one. "Fishing is hard work!" conceded Kathy.

*Fish Tales/Capt. Charlie Conner: "We thought we were casting at two redfish," explained Eva Schulman, Port St. Lucie, FL, "but we discovered it
was a 4 foot shark in the river!" "The FWC is doing a great job with their
conservation education," said Linda Fouke, Ft. Lauderdale, "The water in Indian River was crystal clear." They also saw 2 puffer fish in the eelgrass.

* Outlaw Charters/Capt. Joe Massaro: Valerie Drushella, Parkland, FL caught a 1.5 lb. jack and a 2 lb. ladyfish. Darlene Callaway, Tequesta, FL caught a 2 lb. pompano. "We saw a very hungry bluefish bite at the same lure twice!" an amazed Darlene recounted. They learned how to cast and how to imitate shrimp motions with a DOA lure.

* Cher D'Loot/Capt. George Mittler: Pat Reid and Andi Vuolo, both from Pembroke Pines, FL caught kingfish. Karen Bynum, Palm City, FL and Miriam Ruffolo, Merritt Island, FL caught bonita. "All of us gaffed our catch on the first shot," Miriam said proudly, "We had a blast. It was thrilling to see kingfish skyrocket out of the water to hit the bait." The ladies had a chance to fight two sailfish. "The fishing trip made it possible for us to put our newly-learned fishing skills in motion!" said Miriam.

Terminator: This was a first-time saltwater experience for Gina DeLowrey, Port St. Lucie, FL, who caught a dolphin. Sandy Breda, Winston-Salem, NC caught a kingfish. Melissa Snyder, Vero Beach, FL reeled in a kingfish, which was attacked by a shark and then a barracuda.

Hobo: Everyone on the boat caught fish - jacks, bonita, and lots of kingfish. Although Marlene Kiriloff, Wellington, FL was "green" for quite some time, she caught the biggest and most fish. She also discovered that reeling against a fish helped her feel better. JoAnne Zito, Miami, FL was proud to catch her first fish ever!

* Take The Ladies Fishing Sponsors
Recipe contest winners: Carol Peck, Crystal River, FL, 1st Place for her Toasted Sesame Seed and Pecan Encrusted Grouper. 2nd place went to Jody Wanamaker, Palm Beach Gardens, FL for her Hot Crab Dip recipe. These great recipes 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 /Anchor's Aweigh, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Lowrance Electronics, Magic Tilt Trailers, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, IGFA 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, Reel Native Florida Fishing, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina, The Islands of the Bahamas, Mary Kay, Benchmark Business Systems, Bayz Polarized Sunwear, Elec-Tra-Mate, Image Graphics 2000, Knarley Harley Art Designs and Printing Corp. of the Americas. Event Sponsors: Pirates Cove Marina and Resort, 3M, Lewis Marine Supply of Stuart, Fonda Fishing and Bev Smith Ford and Toyota.

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. George Mittler, Nick Smith, Capt. Joe Massaro and Capt. John Maskaukas! They did a great job of showing preservation of the marine environment.

Great Prizes! We had some great prizes, including trips to Rio Colorado lodge/Costa Rica, Wyndham Nassau Resort/Nassau, Bahamas, Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina and Banyan Beach Club/Abaco, Bahamas, airfare from Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, a trip to Freeport, Bahamas on The Cat, a ride in the Goodyear Blimp, Elec-tra-Mate Reels, Tackle from Shakespeare (major sponsor!), Shimano and Penn, art from Guy Harvey, Carey Chen & more, tackle boxes from Plano, Hydro Glow, fishing trips with Captains Ed Zyak, Otto Greene, Chris Lembo, Jim Brogan and Joe Massaro. Thanks to all auction and raffle donors! Your contributions help us meet growth demands.

Next Event: Sarasota Aug. 6-8. A fabulous seminar at the beautiful Sarasota Yacht Club!! SIGN UP SOON!

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 special from Lewis Marine Supply of Stuart! They offered a 25% discount until Saturday, May 1. Just mention LLGF! Be sure to ask if any products are excluded.

Bev Smith Ford and Toyota offer a special discount for LLGF participants!
Only 1 to 4% over Factory Invoice, depending on the model! Just mention LLGF! Ford: 561-845-2900 in Lake Park, Toyota: 772-464-8440 in Ft.
Pierce.

If Your Company is a Sponsor, You Attend the Seminar for Free!

Comments from Participants:
"I learned more in three hours than I have learned all the years I went
fishing with my husband - It would have been worth triple the
price!" - N. Kristman, Cocoa Beach, FL

"I learned how using circle hooks cause less damage to the fish!" - B.
Blakeslee, Ocala, FL

"You always learn something new at EVERY seminar!" - C. Davis (prior attendee), Nokomis, FL

"This is a golden opportunity to learn the basics of saltwater fishing!" - P. Craig, Stuart, FL

"Great for beginners and advanced! LLGF could teach the men a thing or two." - D. Myers, Royal Palm Beach, FL "Great experience for the inexperienced!" - M. Smith, Stuart, FL

"Very professional and friendly - no question was too small!" - R. Voigt, Stuart, FL

"The hands-on training was very exciting - I can't wait to share what I learned with my husband!" - L. Scott, Pt. St. Lucie, FL

"The fishing trip made it possible for us to put our newly-learned fishing skills in motion!" - M. Ruffolo, Merritt Island, FL

"It was so awesome, I plan to attend in the future - and will bring my daughter!" - L. Craddock, Palm Beach Gardens, FL