The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University announces a freshwater fishing seminar on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Bass Pro Shops, Dania Beach, FL from 10:00 am to 3 pm. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation, the educational event offers classroom instruction, conservation, hands-on fishing activities, networking, a fishing experience from land and gifts. The featured speaker is Capt. Brian Leibowitz.
Perfect for women, men and teens who want to learn local freshwater fishing, the program offers rod and reel basics, lure usage, casting techniques, fish retrieval, fish release, strategy and conservation, followed by hands-on fishing skill practice for knot tying, spin casting, releasing, fish fighting techniques and more. After the lunch break, there will be an all-release fishing experience from the shore of a private lake, as well as networking. Fish species are bass and local freshwater favorites.
Equipment and bait is provided. Attendance is limited to 25 people.
Bass Pro Shops is located at 200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004.
Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Vamos a Pescar, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Penn, Scout Boats, Seven Seas Yacht Sales, Power-Pole and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are CCA Florida STAR, Freedom Boat Club, Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort, Sunrise Resort & Marina and Future Angler Foundation.
Registration of $49 Early Entry, $59 Regular Entry includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, fishing from land, bait, networking, gifts worth $20 and door prizes. No equipment or experience is necessary. Participants must register in advance. Online registration and information is on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
2019 LLGF events include:
Feb. 9 Dania Beach Freshwater seminar
March 23-24 Gulf Coast/Fort Myers saltwater weekend seminar
April 26-28 South Florida saltwater weekend seminar
May 11 Juno Beach Surf Fishing Seminar
June 21-23 Keys Fishing Adventure Learning on the Water
Sep. 7-8 Tampa Boat Show Seminar
Oct.18-20 Keys saltwater weekend seminar
International Adventures:
Cuba Excursions
Contact: Phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
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About “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”
The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a nonprofit 501C3 organization dedicated to attracting women and families to fishing while encouraging conservation and responsible angling. Known as the “No-Yelling School of Fishing,” LLGF conducts weekend, immersion-based educational programs in multiple regions of Florida with classroom presentations, hands-on practice, networking and an option to fish from boats or land, depending on the venue. No equipment or experience is necessary. The organization also offers fishing experiences and international trips.
Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, LLGF has over 8,000 graduates from around the country, representing the largest organization of its kind. The effort is supported by sponsors and donors. Both Bauman and the University series are known nationally in the fishing and marine industries. The organization has earned rave reviews from media including Inside Edition, The Early Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS, Good Morning America, Outdoor Life Network, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more. More details are on https://www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Brief release: “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” South Florida Freshwater Fishing University, Feb. 9, 2019
The nonprofit Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation announces the South Florida Freshwater Fishing University Feb. 9 at Bass Pro Shops, 200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004. Women, men and teens can learn and practice fishing skills hands-on then fish from land. Registration of $49 Early Entry, $59 Regular Entry includes classes, equipment, hands on practice, lunch, fishing, gifts worth $20, bait and door prizes. No experience or equipment is necessary.
Contact: phone (954) 475-9068; email info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; website www.ladiesletsgofishing.com; Facebook www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
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Summary: Women and families can learn, practice and go fishing at this non-intimidating day of fishing fun.
