FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ─ Contact: Betty Bauman 954-475-9068 info@ladiesletsgofishing.com www.ladiesletsgofishing.com 

AWARD-WINNING "LADIES, LET'S GO FISHING!" SEMINAR TO LURE LADIES TO THE SPORT FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD NOVEMBER 12-14
Women's-only getaway in Islamorada, FL, includes fishing, rigging, conservation and more!

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, 9/10 ─ The award winning "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!®" weekend seminar will be held November 12-14 at Holiday Isle Resort & Marina in Islamorada, FL ─ “the Sport Fishing Capital of the World.”

Held in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the program offers an exciting weekend of educational and hands-on fishing activities for women to acquire or fine-tune their fishing skills, learn about habitat conservation and meet other female anglers. The seminar provides an opportunity for the ladies to use their newly-acquired techniques to fish inshore or offshore on their choice of a group boat, flats boat or sportfishing boat. 

For more than 15 years, over 6,000 seminar graduates have praised the program and come back to learn more. Upon receiving an award for attending the event eleven times, Lurue Lord, Statesboro, GA, said, "Fishing is a lifelong passion. The best anglers never stop learning!"  Participants Nancy Wright, Jupiter, FL and Aimee Riley, Bridgeport, WV came to last year's Islamorada seminar with high hopes of catching their first saltwater fish ever. It was beyond their wildest dreams to release sailfish up to 60 lbs. on their first attempt, only one day after learning how.

The Award-winning “No-Yelling School of Fishing” Curriculum

Known as the “No-Yelling School of Fishing,” this award-winning seminar for women will kick off on Friday, November 12, with a meet-and-greet networking social from 6:30-8:30 pm featuring a cash bar, raffle and silent auction for registrants and 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 Captains Jim Anson, Lee Lavery, Skip Bradeen and more. Skills such as releasing, conservation, 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, followed by food, music and fun with artist Pasta Pantaleo at his new Signature Gallery, MM 81.5 oceanside in a historical Red Cross home. On Sunday, November 14, ladies embark on a half-day 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) and group boat (party boat) trips only.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will 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.

"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," notes Betty Bauman, founder of the series and recently named one of the Top Women in American Boating by BoatU.S. Magazine. “Attendees will also learn about our new Angels of the Seas conservation initiative with the Save Our Seas Foundation and see how some of our graduates have organized conservation projects to compete in that program’s Conservation Awards,” she added.  

Featured on national network television and more, the seminar 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, Minn Kota, Humminbird and Magic Tilt Trailers. Other partners are on the website at www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.

Seminar registration is $115 up to a week before the event and $135 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. Holiday Isle is at MM 84.5, oceanside in Islamorada. Contact: phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.         

About Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!®" (LLGF) is a national organization dedicated to attracting more women to sport fishing 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 6,000 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 sport fishing and marine industries. The organization has earned rave reviews from national media including "Inside Edition," CBS' "The Early Show," NBC's "Nightly News," "Good Morning America," "Outdoor Life Network," USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more. 

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