We're not taking any chances. There will be no bananas at the final "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!®" Seminar of 2009 on November 13-15 at Holiday Isle Resort & Marina in Islamorada, FL.


Held in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and presented by Mercury Outboards, our seminar offers a full weekend of educational fishing activities to help you acquire or fine-tune your fishing skills, learn about habitat conservation and network with other female anglers. It also provides an opportunity for you to use your newly-acquired techniques to fish from a group boat, or go inshore or sportfishing with expert local guides.

Action-packed Agenda

The seminar will kick off on Friday, November 13, with a Meet and Greet networking social from 6:00-8:00pm featuring a cash bar, raffle and silent auction. Guests are welcome! Saturday's events begin at 8:00am with classroom presentations on offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishing, followed by lunch and hands-on fishing skills until 4:30pm. Featured speakers include Sandy Moret on fly, Captain Lee Lavery on basics, Captain Skip Bradeen on offshore/bottom and more. Skills such as releasing, knot tying, bait rigging, spin and net casting, gaffing grapefruits, trailer backing, boat handling, fly fishing, stand-up fish fighting techniques and more will be taught. Events conclude with a silent auction and reception at Keys to Life Studio of Art provided by Pasta Pantaleo. Sunday, November 15, features the Fishing Adventure (optional and additional) followed by a fish fillet demonstration. For those ladies who asked if they can take their significant other fishing, the answer is yes -- but only on the flats boat for two or on the group boat (party boat).

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will help educate all 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. You will learn safe hook removal, release techniques and more.

Participants Applaud the Program

Year after year, participants praise the program and come back to learn more. Tonie Farace of Fort Lauderdale, FL, commented, "I came to learn to tie knots, learn fish habits and be self-sufficient so I don't have to depend on anyone else to 'take' me fishing." Leslie Knudsen of Boca Raton, FL, said, "I was surprised to find out how much I learned in just a few hours with your seminar and its expert instructors."

Betty Bauman, founder of the series and recently named one of the Top Women in American Boating by BoatU.S. Magazine, commented, "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."

Featured on national network television and more, the 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, Shimano, Minn Kota, Humminbird and Magic Tilt Trailers. Other partners are listed on the website.

Registration

Early registration is just $115 when made by October 13th. Regular registration is $130 up to a week before the event and $145 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 ($45 group boat; $280 inshore/flats fishing; $180 sportfishing). Contact: phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.




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