Ladies, Learn to Catch Freshwater Fish In South Florida, Feb. 8, 2020
Published: Thursday, January 2, 2020
The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University will conduct a freshwater fishing seminar with guided fishing on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) and Bass Pro Shops, Dania Beach, FL from 10:00 am to 3 pm. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation, the educational event offers classroom instruction, conservation, hands-on fishing activities, networking, a guided fishing experience from land, and gifts. The featured speaker is Capt. Brian Leibowitz.
Perfect for women, men, and teens who want to learn techniques for targeting Peacock Bass and other freshwater species, the program offers rod and reel basics, lure usage, casting techniques, fish retrieval, fish release, strategy and conservation, followed by hands-on fishing skill practice for knot tying, spin casting, releasing, fish fighting techniques, and more. After the lunch break will be an all-release fishing experience from the shore of a private lake known for its elusive peacock bass, as well as networking.
Equipment and bait is provided. Attendance is limited to 25 people.
IGFA is located at 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004.
Fishing will be held behind Bass Pro Shops, 200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004.
Registration of $65 Early Entry or $79 Regular Entry includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, guided fishing from land, bait, networking, gifts worth $40 and door prizes. No equipment or experience is necessary. Participants must register in advance.
Online registration and information is on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, as well as other 2020 events.
About “Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
The Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a nonprofit 501C3 organization dedicated to attracting women and families to fishing while encouraging conservation and responsible angling. Known as the "No-Yelling School of Fishing," LLGF conducts weekend, immersion-based educational programs in multiple regions of Florida with classroom presentations, hands-on practice, networking and an option to fish from boats or land, depending on the venue. No equipment or experience is necessary. The organization also offers fishing experiences and international trips.
This article first appeared in the Winter Issue (Jan/Feb) 2020 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.
tags: Education, Events, Fishing, South Coast, Women In Boating










