A Fantastic Experience in the Fishing Capital of the World!
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November 15-17, 2013 !
Learn to fish in the Keys, where inshore and offshore fishing is fantastic! A unique opportunity to learn from the best captains in the world!
Guest Speakers
World renowned Captains Lee Lavery, Skip Bradeen, Bob Jones, Rick Rodriguez and more!
Tentative Agenda:
Friday, Nov. 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, choose from Inshore or Offshore, See Bonus Fishing Rates
Sat. Nov. 16:
8:00 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. Raffle and conclusion of silent auction. Second party at Pasta Pantaleo’s Gallery! See Bonus Fishing Rates
Sun. Nov. 17:
Fishing Adventure, optional and additional. See rates on Registration Form Followed by fish fillet demonstration.
Bonus Fishing Day! See Bonus Fishing Day Rates above.
Keys University Rates
$118 VERY Early Registration Special for first 10 to register, then it goes to $128 for Early Registration
$135 Regular registration after first 20 register
Fishing Rates (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!
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 Nov. 14 and Mon. Nov. 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!
Overnight Accommodations
THIS WILL BE A VERY BUSY WEEKEND IN THE KEYS SO DON’T WAIT VERY LONG TO BOOK YOUR OVERNIGHT ROOM!
The Elks is Mile Marker (MM 92)
MM 80: Breezy Palms Resort on the ocean with marina! Nice rooms most have kitchens! Pool. Limited availability! We have stayed there for years and the ladies love it! www.breezypalms.com 305-664-2361 12 miles from the Elks at MM 80 Oceanside. $69 – $179
MM 86.5: Closer: Ragged Edge! On the Ocean side, quaint cottage-style rooms and efficiencies with kitchens too, plus a marina that can hold up to large center console boats. Rooms sleep 2 – 6 people. Only 4.5 miles from the Event. They will start taking room reservations in September. 243 Treasure Harbor Road Islamorada, FL 33036 (305) 852-5389, reservationsonly: 800-436-2023 At Mile Marker 86.5 Oceanside. Rates range in prices from $69 – $179 www.ragged-edge.com
MM 82.1: The Islander Resort Special rate of $189.00 MM 82.1 Oceanside, Restaurant on site, nice beach. 800.753.6002 www.islanderfloridakeys.com
For all of the above, ask for the “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” Rate!
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Note: Please sign up for University Registration and Fishing Choice at the same time. You will not be able to return to the form for Fishing Choice only. If you need help please call 954-475-9068.