SOUTH FLORIDA Event - Another great success!
We were pleased to have a successful event in South Florida on March 21-23,
2003. We thank our event hosts: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum & Bass
Pro Shops.
LLGF Fishing Report: 3/23/2003
Mary B Drift Boat: Out of a dozen women, almost all caught fish. Several
caught bluefish. Sandra Williams of Lauderdale By The Sea, FL caught the
first fish, also her first fish ever and the largest bluefish caught on the
boat at 15 pounds! Rebecca Wald, Ft. Lauderdale, FL also caught her first
fish ever, a large bluefish, assisted by her mother, who wrapped her arms
around Rebecca's waist to stabilize her as she reeled. The ladies credited
Jason Schratwieser, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, for
his superb coaching and assistance, and apologized for knocking him in the
head with a reel. The ladies were the "stars" for the Channel 2 camera
crew.
Freebie: Catching her first fish ever, a 16 lb. dolphin, Sandra Griggle,
Boca Raton, FL cried with tears of joy. Her two sons had never taken time
to fish with her, so she's excited about sharing her new skills with them in
the future. "My muscles turned to mush!" she exclaimed. Joyce Wilson from
Lantana, FL caught 4 dolphin, Linda Livernois, Ft. Lauderdale, FL caught 2
dolphin and Cheryl Rhodes, Ft. Lauderdale, FL caught a dolphin. 15 dolphin
total were caught and with many released.
Cherin III: Nancy Meyer, Cooper City, FL caught a 36" kingfish. The ladies
learned about fishing tackle and planers. John Gorman, the captain, and
mate, Jack showed the ladies a great time.
Sweet Moe: Maria Paulson, Miami, FL hooked into a sailfish, which stole her
bait and leader. The women saw dolphin and a big turtle.
Sandbob: Sherri Hitz, Marathon, FL released her first sailfish. Crystal
Campos, Ft. Lauderdale, FL caught a kingfish. The other three ladies hooked
into dolphin and had a great time. Capt. Joe Kaine pulled the rabbit out of
the hat for his crew of lady anglers.
Double Duty: Kristin Brown, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Pat Kurtz, Winter Haven,
FL got into a school of dolphin and returned with a nice bucket of fish and
icky shirts, which they proudly displayed at the fish tales party. They
hooked into 60 dolphin and released most of them.
Bouncer's Dusky: All women caught numerous kingfish and bonita during a busy
fishing trip. After too much laughter and a bit of insanity, Bouncer says
his mate will "never be the same!"
Take the Ladies Fishing Sponsors: Mercury Outboards, Total Marine, Lewis
Marine Supply, Cherin III, Jon Gunblach, Sandbob, Rob Patterson/Sweet Moe,
Scott Beattie, John Murray.
Recipe contest: Sandra Griggle of Boca Raton, FL won with "Alessandra's
Dolphin", named after her unborn grandchild.
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 /Anchor's Aweigh & Rowell's Marina,
BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, Marine Industries Association of S. Florida,
Lowrance Electronics, Magic Tilt Trailers, IGFA and Gulfstream International
Airlines for major sponsorships. Please patronize them! Annual partners:
Accurate/Offshore Fishing, Minn Kota, Bob's Machine Shop, Maxima Line,
Yo-Zuri, Eagle Claw, Hook & Tackle, Silverstar Jewelers, Pompanette, Reel
Native Florida Fishing, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina, The Islands of the
Bahamas, Mary Kay, Benchmark Business Systems, Image Graphics 2000, West
Coast Nets, Rugged Shark Shoes and Printing Corp. of the Americas. Class
partners: Penn/Casting, 3M, Morgan Keegan/Van Kampen, Maroone Chevrolet,
Royal Robbins, Cutco, Knarley Harley Art Designs, Battery Sales & Dolphin
Jewelers. Patron Sponsors, TLC Title Co. of Florida, King Automotive,
Saltwater Fly Fishing, Health Watch for Women/Dr. Kenneth Kassin, Total
Marine and . Food Sponsors: Brown & Foreman Beverage Co./Fetzer, Mama Mias,
Ben & Bob's, Cafe Seville, Tequila Sunrise, Pirate's Inn, Domino's Pizza,
Grampa's Bakery & Restaurant. Fish Tales Party Sponsor: Bahia Cabana,
Details are in the class book.
Thanks to our speakers: Jason Schratwieser, Capt. Bouncer Smith, Frank
Johnson III, Lee Lavery, Capt. Pete Silot! They did a great job of showing
how we can contribute to preservation of the environment.
Great Prizes! We had some great prizes, including a trip to Treasure Cay
Hotel Resort & Marina/Abaco, Bahamas, airfare from Gulfstream Int'l
Airlines, art from Pasta Pantaleo, Knarley Harley, Guy Harvey, Carey Chen &
more, tackle boxes from Plano and Lurebox, Penn tackle, Accurate Reels,
Jewelry from Dolphin Jewelers and VanMark Jewelers, fishing trips with
Captains Bouncer Smith, Dennis Forgione, Ray Rosher, Rob Patterson, Otto
Green and more. Thanks to all auction and raffle donors! Your
contributions help us meet growth demands.
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: 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! Visit
www.rangerboats.com .
Remember how important you can be in preserving our marine resources for the
future!
Channel 2: Coverage of the seminar aired on Thursday, April 17. It was
fabulous!
Special Thanks to Maroone Chevrolet for providing such an exciting array of
SUV's and Trucks, all painted with LLGF!
Comments from Participants:
"This has been just what I needed for fishing in the future!" - Sandy
Griggle, Boca Raton, FL
"It's an easy way to make a beginning in fishing!" Patricia Plant, Orlando,
FL
"Excellent and very informative!" - Nancy Wexler, Hillsboro Beach, FL
"It was the first time I ever touched a ballyhoo! Too much fun!" - Carol
Schottenfeld, Hillsboro Beach, FL
"The camaraderie among the participants was wonderful! - Sandra Williams,
Lauderdale By The Sea, FL
"Very informative and lots of fun!" - Sherri Hitz, Marathon, FL
"Great way to get women into fishing!" - Susan Matthews, Tavernier, FL
"Very informative, well organized! - Gail Worthen, Wilton Manors, FL
