Learn to fish in the Keys, where inshore and offshore fishing is fantastic! A unique opportunity for women to learn from the best captains in the world!
Guest Speakers:
World renowned Captains Lee Lavery/Fishing Basics, Bob Jones/Inshore, Rick Rodriguez/Offshore and Legendary Stu Apte/Fly Fishing!
Agenda
Friday, November 15: Meet and Greet Happy Hour, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Elks, Tavernier, FL MM 82 Bayside. Cash bar and appetizers. Master Chef Appetizer Contest – Bring a dish! Raffle and beginning of Silent Auction. Complimentary entry for registrants. Spouses & Guests may also attend.
Bonus Fishing day available on Friday, choose from Inshore or Offshore, See Bonus Fishing Rates
Sat. November 16:
8:30 am – Classroom presentations on offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishing, followed by lunch and hands-on fishing skills until 4:30 pm at the Elks. For a more complete description click HERE. Raffle and conclusion of silent auction. Second party at Redbone Gallery! See Bonus Fishing Rates for Friday and Monday if you are going to make a fishing weekend out of it!
Sun. November 17:
Fishing Adventure, optional and additional. See rates on Registration Form Followed by fish fillet demonstration.
Bonus Fishing Day! See Bonus Fishing Day Rates below.
NOTE for those signing up for Bonus Fishing – Our form only allows for Sunday fishing and one day of Bonus Fishing. If you want two days (Friday AND Monday contact us and we can invoice you separately.
Fishing Rates
$145 – Regular registration as it gets closer to the event
(Optional/additional, Rates are per person. Coming alone? Don’t worry, no need to fill the boat, we do it for you!):
$55 Fishing from Party Boat – (9:30am-1:30 pm, $5 gratuity not incl.) Bottom fish for grouper and snapper, perhaps mackerel! Includes use of rod/reel.
$220 Backcountry/Flats Fishing – (3/4 day approx. 7 am – 1:30), gratuity and not incl., 3-4 persons/per boat) Fish for snook, tarpon, trout, redfis, bonefish and more. If you are on a boat that only takes 2 you will be advised of upgrade fees.
$200 Offshore Sportfishing Boat – (3/4 day approx. 7 am – 1:00), gratuity not incl., 6 persons/per boat) Fish for sailfish, kingfish, wahoo, dolphin and more!
$135 Guided Kayak Fishing out of Robbies Marina, half day 8:30 – 12:30. Includes kayak for one person, life vests, paddles, coolers and dry bags. You will need a fishing license and your own tackle, no tackle supplied.
$186 Guided Kayak Fishing including TACKLE RENTAL out of Robbies Marina, half day 8:30 – 12:30. Incl. everything above PLUS rod & reel rental, rental tackle boxes, leaders, hooks, artificial bait, live bait and weights. You will need a fishing license and perhaps a pair of plyers.
For all kayak fishing: There is no discount for those who bring their own kayak at this time. Anyone going kayak fishing needs to concentrate on learning tying knots, releasing and skills on Saturday. The guide is near but not like the other options where they are on the boat with you. Great learning experience!
Bonus Fishing Days! Once you have secured your fishing for Sunday, Nov. 11 you are eligible to add BONUS FISHING DAYS on Friday and Monday. You do not have to do the same type of fishing. You can go offshore fishing on Sunday and inshore for bonus fishing day to have an awesome fishing experience! Note: Cancellation terms apply the same for bonus fishing days.
Come early, stay late! FULL DAY FISHING! Rates based on full boats.
Bonus Fishing Rates Fri November 14 and Mon. November 18
$250 – Offshore Sportishing Bonus Fishing (6/boat) 7 am – 3 pm. For this trip you can opt to donate your fish to be served as appetizers for the Friday evening party!
$240 Inshore Bonus Fishing (3-4/per boat) For this trip you can opt to donate your fish to be served as appetizers for the Friday evening party!
Visit Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing for registration.
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