Ladies, Learn to Catch Freshwater Fish at South Florida Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing University, Feb. 8, 2020
The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University will conduct a freshwater fishing seminar with guided fishing on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and 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 guided fishing experience from land and gifts. The featured speaker is Capt. Brian Leibowitz.
Perfect for women, men and teens who want to learn techniques for targeting Peacock Bass and other freshwater species, 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 will be an all-release fishing experience from the shore of a private lake known for its elusive peacock bass, as well as networking.
Equipment and bait is provided. Attendance is limited to 25 people. IGFA is located at 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004. Fishing will be held behind Bass Pro Shops, 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, Scout Boats, Seven Seas Yacht Sales, Penn, Power-Pole and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are CCA Florida STAR, TACO Marine, Freedom Boat Club, Sunrise Resort & Marina, Seaguar and Future Angler Foundation
Registration of $65 Early Entry, $79 Regular Entry includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, guided fishing from land, bait, networking, gifts worth $40 and door prizes. No equipment or experience is necessary. Participants must register in advance. Online registration and information is on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
2020 LLGF event plans include:
Feb. 8 Freshwater seminar South Florida
Feb. 27 Fish Cooking Class South Florida
March 21-22 Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend Seminar
April 24-26 South Florida Saltwater Weekend Seminar
June 5-7 Keys Fishing Learning on the Water
Sept. 12-13 Tampa Inshore Seminar
Oct. 23-25 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar
Nov. 21 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Seminar
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 9,000 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. 8, 2020
The nonprofit Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation announces the South
Florida Freshwater Fishing University Feb. 8 at IGFA, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004. Women, men and teens can learn and practice fishing skills hands-on then fish from land on a lake stocked with peacock bass. Registration of $65 Early Entry, $79 Regular Entry includes classes, equipment, hands on practice, guided fishing, gifts worth $40, 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.
