THIRD ANNUAL ISLAMORADA Event, Oct. 18-20, 2002

Another great success!
We were pleased to have a successful 3rd annual event in Islamorada. We
thank our event hosts: Holiday Isle Resorts & Marina, Breezy Palms Resort
and Whale Harbor.

LLGF Fishing Report : Catch and Release Tournament Winners with scores:
Dolphin - Patricia Bones, Port Aransas, TX, Fish Tales, 2; Blackfin Tuna - Kathryn Feanny, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Blue Chip Too, 1; Snook - Kimberly Van Campen, Williamsport, PA, Capt. Todd McLean/Lil' Hooker, 2; Redfish - Anita Wexler, Lake Park, FL, Capt. Brian Premaza/Back to Business, 1; Grouper - Lee Lavery, Dania Beach, FL, Capt. Eric Bass, 1; Snapper - Linda Harper, Ft. Myers, FL, Kevin McGuire/Yellow Lab Marine, 17 and Party Boat Division - Susie Culp, Amelia Island, FL, Miss Tradewinds, 2. Recipe Contest Winner: Andi Fleri, for "Grilled Fish Steaks with Tomato Basil Butter Sauce."
*Al McCloud, Chit Yea: The ladies lost a nice kingfish and learned how to put a straw on a ballyhoo bill. They voted their captain as "The Cutest"and named him the ballyhoo king. Capt. George Clark/Rodeo: Patty Dunn and Nancy Brantley enjoyed backcountryfishing in the Everglades, catching/releasing 41 fish, including snapper, jack crevalle, ladyfish, catfish and barracuda. They saw tarpon, manatee and sharks.
*Capt. Norm Whitla/Backcountry Challenge: The ladies enjoyed sight casting for redfish and caught catfish, trout and jacks. Joyce Nelson caught her first fish ever, a trout. They experienced pandemonium when their catfish
and jack twisted their lines. "What a mess!" *Capt. Tadd Vandemark/Sneak Attack: Snapper was the fish of the day!
Capt. Kevin McGuire/Yellow Lab Marine: Linda Harper released 17 snapper and kept 2. Annette Lewandowski released 15 snapper. One big snook got away, and they had a great day!
*Capt. Todd McClean/Lil' Hooker: The women released 2 large snook, a redfish, lots of ladyfish and 'wacky' jacks. All fish were released. They were excited to see a dolphin chasing a fish out of the water. One of the
women had never fished before!

*K.C. Stuart/No Complaints: Fishing in Flagler's Railway, Sandy Snoddy caught 2 jack crevalles and a mangrove snapper and Judi Bray caught a jack crevalle (her first fish ever), mangrove snapper and stingray. They also
had a chance to pole the boat, admitting "It was a little crooked!"
*Capt. Brian Premaza/Back To Business: The women enjoyed catching flounder, trout, ladyfish, redfish and almost a shark.
*Capt. Eric Bass: Fishing in the Flamingo backcountry, the women caught redfish, grouper, trout & snapper. The highlight was when Lee Lavery hooked into a 7 foot alligator and got her lure back.
*Capt. Eddie Hill: The winning bonefish was released, but the ladies returned too late to qualify. Whatever they were doing, we know they had fun!!!
*Capt. Kerry Wingo: The ladies must have had so much fun, they never turned in their report! Dog House: "7 Kings for 6 Queens" was the motto. All aboard caught at least one kingfish, ranging from 5 - 20 lbs. "We were a lean, mean, ladies
fishing machine!" they said.
Blue Chip Too: The ladies caught 24 fish, mostly snapper. The highlights were when a 6' hammerhead shark ate a snapper that Kathryn Feanny was reeling in and a freejumping sailfish. Reef Runner: The ladies caught tuna, dolphin and a houndfish. Fish Tales: The women caught several dolphin, tuna and jacks. They had a reality fishing experience described as 'a good time with several moments of hectic reeling, followed by long lulls.' Susan Matthews provided the

entertainment with her chumming techniques. Miller Time: The ladies caught yellowtail snapper and saw a marlin jumping. How Bout It: The women enjoyed catching yellowtail snapper, kingfish and rainbow runners. The ladies rated their boat as 'best crew in town!' Miss Tradewinds: The women caught grunts, grouper, snapper and hooked into
a few margaritas. They learned how to release fish they really wanted to keep!
*Take the Ladies Fishing Sponsors. Special thanks Key Largo Fishing Guides Association. For fishing in the Keys, please call 305-451-9493 or log onto sportfishingkeylargo.com to charter them!
Funniest story of the seminar: The post office worker in the class, who learned of the seminar by seeing our address on the outside of a flyer she was delivering! Thanks for joining us!!

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, Ranger Boats /Rowell's Marina, Bass Pro Shops, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, Marine Industries Association of S. Florida, Lowrance Electronics, Penn, Magic Tilt Trailers and Gulfstream International Airlines
for major sponsorships. Please patronize them! Annual partners: Maxima Line, H2Optix, Yo-Zuri, Eagle Claw, Hook & Tackle, Silverstar Jewelers, Pompanette, Reel Native Florida Fishing, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina, The Islands of the Bahamas, King & Bartlett Sportfishing Int'l, Xplores, MaryKay, Benchmark Business Systems, Image Graphics 2000 and Printing Corp. of the Americas. Class partners: Parrot Bay Village, Mastry Engine Center, Minn Kota, Lee Fisher Cast Net Co., Knarley Harley Art Designs, Mangrove Mike's, Hookup Lures, TLC Title Co. of South Florida, South Fishing, Scientific Anglers, Seaguar Fluorocarbon, Stiffy Pushpoles, Bacardi Silver/Michelob Ultra, Saltwater Fly Fishing and Royal Robbins. Patron Sponsors: Rugged Shark Shoes, Boatmat Corp., El Ocotal Resort and Tight
Lines Publications. Details are in the class book.

Join the LLGF Association and get $10 off your next registration! Log onto ladiesletsgofishing.com for the Chapter Forum, for announcements of chapter activities!
Thanks to our speakers: Jason Schratweiser, Capt. Skip Bradeen, Capt. Ray Rosher, Capt. Mark Nichols and Capt. Merrily Dunn! They did a great job of showing how we can contribute to preservation of the environment.
Great Prizes! We had some amazing prizes, including trips to King & Bartlett Resort in Costa Rica and Maine, Parrot Bay Village/Costa Rica, El Ocotal Resort/Costa Rica, Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina/Abaco, Bahamas,
Old Bahama Bay/Grand Bahama, airfare from Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, art from Pasta Pantaleo, Knarley Harley, Carey Chen & more, tackle boxes from Plano and Lurebox, Penn tackle, membership to Vessel Assist, fishing trips
with Captains George Clark, Brian Premaza, Tadd Vandemark, Mark Block, Ray Rosher, Tony Delos Santos, Chris Asaro and Eddie Hill. Thanks to all auction and raffle donors, which included a fund-raiser for the Int'l
Fellowship of Hunting & Fishing Rotarians!! Your contributions help us meet growth demands and maintain operating until the next seminar in March. There are a few prizes left - please contact us to make offer: Kamalame Cay,
Bahamas. Costa Rica: Rio Colorado Lodge trip for 2. Next Event: Ft. Lauderdale March 21-23 and Stuart April 11-13.
Send Us Your Letters and Photos! We need new newsletter material - Please email comments about the seminar, especially if you bought tackle, boats, trucks, fishing equipment or if you have had an interesting fishing adventure. We are looking for a Boat/US member who has been inspired to go fishing and boating due to attending the seminar.
Thanks to NOAA/NMFS for providing scholarships for the seminar!! 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. If Your Company is a Sponsor, You Attend Free! We are looking for sponsors, door prize and goody bag donors for next year. If your company takes a sponsorship worth $500 or more, you get 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 . A Note on Conservation: Remember, it is up to you to insure there will be
quality fishing tomorrow! LLGF Seeks Utility Trailer: If you know of a company who is able to donate a
covered trailer, please contact us! Welcome, Ranger Boats, as the Official Boat of Choice for LLGF! Want to see
more? Visit Rowell's Marina in Key Largo, phone 305-451-0295 or visit www.rangerboats.com .
Remember how important you can be in preserving our marine resources for the
future!