Sarasota seminar - A great learning experience! Sept. 23-25, 2005

We were pleased to have another successful event in Sarasota. We wholeheartedly thank our event host: Sarasota Yacht Club and Tony & Sandie Piano!

LLGF Fishing Report: 9/25/2005

Mad Snooker Charters/Capt. Rachel Nobbe: Three women released 5 snook and also black grouper and a needle fish. They enjoyed being on an all-ladies boat and learning the strategy of finding fish.

The Mad Snooker/Capt. Dave Pomerleau: The ladies had a riot, with three ladies releasing six snook. They also reeled in jacks and a grouper and learned net casting. "It was great for us to be together, and away for husbands and children for a change!" they commented.
Capt. Pete Greenan: Lisa Hermanns, Pinellas Park, FL caught a redfish, and the ladies said they had more experience and confidence after the trip.

They also learned casting techniques and how to look for baitfish.

Stuffer/Capt. Richard Nutter: Running out twelve miles and anchoring in 40 feet of water, all of the ladies caught mangrove snapper. The fight went from easy to tough when they tossed in a blue runner bait and hooked something huge. The ladies took turns fighting it until it got away. "It was a hoot!" said Joe Ann O'Hara, Sarasota, FL.

Shark: Six ladies caught at least 14 grouper, as well as some snappers.
Sue Whitehurst, Sarasota, FL had the thrill of reeling in a 3 foot shark.

The Flying Fish: Grunts were abundant and the ladies enjoyed the camaraderie.

Recipe contest winner: CRISPY FISH FILLETS by Mickey Baumgartner, Naples, FL
The recipes were in the class book - watch for them in the cookbook which is in progress!
Thanks to our Partners! Our valued sponsors help provide manpower, equipment for the skill stations and exciting products. This program would not be possible without their support! Special thanks to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Sport Fish Restoration, Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Ranger Boats /Marine Dynamics, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Lowrance Electronics, Viper Bob’s Fighting Gimbals, Magic Tilt Trailers, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, and Gulfstream International Airlines for major sponsorships. Please patronize them! Annual partners: Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling, Minn Kota, Bob’s Machine Shop, Maxima Line, Power-Pole, Eagle Claw, Hook & Tackle, Bacardi, Silverstar Jewelers, Pompanette, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina, Scientific Anglers, Benchmark Business Systems, Image Graphics 2000, and Printing Corp. of the Americas.

Event Sponsors: Bay Harbor Ford, Mastry Engine Center, Member Advantage, Raymond James & Associates, XTools, Lee Fisher Cast Nets, Mister Twister/Exude, Great Places Apparel/Adams and 3M.

Patron Sponsors: Aylesworth Fish & Bait.

Join a LLGF Chapter! Make new fishing buddies! Go to www.ladiesletsgofishing.com for info.
Thanks to our speakers: Speakers and fishing topics were: Offshore, Capt.
Rick Rodriguez; Bottom, Capt. Dave Zalewski; Inshore, Capt. Dave Pomerleau; Basics, Chuck Baldwin and Fly, Capt. Peter Greenan!
Great Prizes! We had some great prizes, including a Mercury 310 Airdeck Inflatable Boat, Trips to Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina/Abaco, Bahamas and Bimini Big Game Resort & Marina, Airfare from Gulfstream Int’l Airlines, Two Dolphin Swims at Dolphin Encounters, Tackle from Shakespeare (major
sponsor!) and Fly setups from Scientific Anglers, art from Guy Harvey, Carey Chen & Tom Krause, Redfish Sculpture from Tropical Accents, Panoptx Sunglasses, Okuma Reel with a Crowder Rod, Lowrance Electronics, Hydro Glow, fishing trips with Captains Dave Pomerleau & Rick Rodriguez, & Todd Arcos and more! Thanks to all auction and raffle donors! Your contributions help us meet growth demands.
Send Us Your Letters and Photos! Please email comments about the seminar, especially if you bought tackle, boats, trucks, fishing equipment or if you have had an interesting fishing adventure.
If you weren’t lucky enough to get the 14K gold pendant on display on the Silent Auction, you can buy it from us - $220 with diamond eye, $190 without diamond.
See photos on the web! Visit ladiesletsgofishing.com If Your Company is a Sponsor, You Attend the Seminar for Free!
We are looking for sponsors, door prize and goody bag donors for next year.
Some sponsorships include a comp entry and other benefits. Please contact us!
Lowrance has a great website that explains the basics of marine electronics at www.lowrance.com. You can also download a simulator where you can practice how to use a Lowrance on your computer!
A Note on Conservation: Remember, it is up to you to insure there will be quality fishing tomorrow!
LLGF Seeks Utility Trailer and Website help: If you know of a company who is able to donate a covered trailer or if you know anyone who can help with our website, please contact us!
Welcome, Ranger Boats, as the Official Boat of Choice for LLGF! We thank Marine Dynamics, the representing dealer. Be sure to visit www.rangerboats.com.
Comments from Participants:
"My husband would die to have a similar experience!" - G. Cross, Ocala, FL "Every women should know how to fish - we can do anything we put our minds to!" - S. Whitehurst, Sarasota, FL "This is my first "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" event and it was wonderful - great instructors, classes, info and LOTS of fun! - C. Sullivan, Oviedo, FL "Great, basic info...makes me feel comfortable enough to go out on my own to fish!" - M. Varela, Sarasota, FL "Excellent learning experience - most importantly, it helps women gain fishing confidence! Have been to LLGF before and I always learn something new." - J. O'Hara, Sarasota FL "Awesome way to learn about America's #1 sport, and to get more women and children involved! - L. Colt, Tulsa, OK