Ladies To Catch Fishing Skills in Ft. Myers/Matlacha March 14-15, 2015
Women and their families can learn, practice and go offshore charter fishing at this non-intimidating weekend of fishing fun.
- Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL (1888PressRelease) January 08, 2015 - Back by popular demand, the award winning "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!®" University Series will return to the Ft. Myers/Matlacha area March 14-15, 2015 at Matlacha Community Park.
"We have chosen to host our Gulf Coast event at Matlacha - a beautiful part of the state with bountiful inshore fishing," commented Founder, Betty Bauman, adding that last year there were more than 80 participants. "It's perfect for beginners and those who have fished before!"
Held on a Saturday afternoon, the mini-event includes much of what is offered at the full LLGF Universities plus kayak fishing. For this event, women will travel from several states for education, hands-on fishing activities, habitat conservation and to meet other female anglers. On Saturday, topics include conservation, inshore and kayak fishing, proper equipment usage and more, followed by a supervised hands-on fishing skill practice and concluding with a networking party. On Sunday, participants have an option to charter fish from flats, pontoon/deck boats or from kayaks with guides.
The Award-winning "No-Yelling School of Fishing" Curriculum
- Saturday 12:30 - 4:30: Classroom presentations are conservation, equipment, back country/inshore and kayak fishing, followed by hands-on fishing skills until 4:30 pm. Skills such as releasing, conservation, knot tying, kayak fishing, lure usage, spin and net casting, fly fishing, fish fighting techniques and more will be available for hands-on practice. Events conclude with a silent auction, followed by a networking party.
- Sunday: Ladies embark on their chosen half day fishing adventure from flats and pontoon/deck boats or guided kayaks (optional/additional) out of Matlacha Community Park, followed by fish filleting.
On a tiny strip island between Ft. Myers and Pine Island, Matlacha Community Park is on the water, with large fields, a fishing pier and launch ramp, at 4577 Pine Island Road N.W., Matlacha, FL 33993.
Featured on national network television and more, the University series is also supported by major partners Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Mercury Outboards, Ranger Boats, Minn Kota, Humminbird and Magic Tilt Trailers. Those and other supporters are recognized on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
The mission of LLGF is to increase the numbers of responsible anglers. According to a recent report by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, women now represent the largest share of new anglers.
University registration starts at only $69 and includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, networking, fundraisers and more. No equipment or experience is necessary. Optional fishing charter rates are on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Contact: Phone: (954) 475-9068; info ( @ ) ladiesletsgofishing dot com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
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