Angler’s getaway in Islamorada and Tavernier, FL includes fishing, rigging, conservation and more!
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – 7/2015 ─ Angling skills will be taught at the award winning “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!®” Keys
University, November 13-15 in the Sport Fishing Capital of the World. The weekend conservation-minded university offers classroom presentations, networking, hands-on skill fishing activities and optional charter fishing trips on Friday and Sunday. Classes will be held at the BPOE Elks Lodge in Tavernier FL and fishing is out of nearby Islamorada.
Activities launch Friday evening with a networking social and appetizer contest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Saturday morning presentations begin at 8:30 am, including Offshore, Inshore and Bottom Fishing, plus Fishing Basics. What makes this program so special are the hands-on fishing activities taught by several guides for releasing, knot tying, dehooking, bait rigging, spin casting, gaffing grapefruits, cast netting, trailer backing, boat handling, reel maintenance and more until 4:30 pm. A second party will be held afterwards at Seaside Glassworks.
On Friday and Sunday are optional inshore and offshore fishing trips out of Whale Harbor and Robbies, followed by a fillet demonstration.
New for 2015 is the Ladies Choice option to bring a male guest or invite teens to include the whole family.
Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Discover Boating, Miami International Boat Show, Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Mercury, Ranger Boats, Magic Tilt trailers, Humminbird, Minn Kota and Fish Florida. Annual sponsors are

Freedom Boat Club, Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort, Old Bahama Bay, Sunrise Resort & Marina, Valentine’s Resort & Marina, Penn, AFTCO/Guy Harvey, Future Angler Foundation, Harbor Financial Services, Wear Video Badge and All Rite Grading.
BPOE Elks 1872 is located at 92600 Us Highway 1 S Tavernier FL 33070 at Mile Marker 92.5. Host hotels include Breezy Palms Resort in Islamorada and Ragged Edge in Tavernier.
The 2015 schedule includes Bimini, Bahamas Sept. 11-13 and a fundraising event at Alligator Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades Ranch planned for Oct. 3.
Contact: LLGF, phone 954-475-9068, fax 954-474-7299
email: fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com
website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ ladiesletsgofishing
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 8,000 graduates and is the largest organization in the world whose objective is to introduce women to fishing. Both Bauman and the University 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.
Brief Release or Calendar information: “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ Florida Keys University, Nov. 13-15.
“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”® saltwater fishing university, Nov. 13-15 at BPOE Elks, MM 92 Bayside, Tavernier, FL. Registration includes networking reception and fundraisers, classes, lunch, hands-on skill stations and more. Men and teens welcome. Optional fishing charters are on Friday and Sunday.
Contact: phone (954) 475-9068; email info@ladiesletsgofishing.com
website www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
Overview:
“Ladies Let’s go Fishing!” hosts multiple annual saltwater fishing universities in different Florida cities. The Universities teach fishing skills in a fun and relaxed environment, plus give hands-on opportunities to practice skills and a chance to go charter fishing. Noted as the “No Yelling School of Fishing.”
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