Ft. Lauderdale Class news, March 19-21, 2004

SOUTH FLORIDA EVENT- Another great success!
We were pleased to have another successful event in South Florida. We wholeheartedly thank our event hosts: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum & Bass Pro Shops.

LLGF Fishing Report: 3/21/2004

* Sand Bob/Capt. Joe Kaine: "We ALL caught kingfish - What a great time!"
exclaimed Linda Walters from Coconut Creek, FL. This was Linda's first time fishing and she was thrilled. "This is the best thing I have EVER done! Now I can REALLY use my boat," she declared.

FoxSea: The women had a good time, learned how to use a planer and caught and released two kingfish. Sarah MacRrae came all the way from Bloomington, MN to enjoy the weekend filled with learning and adventure.

Happy Day Today: The ladies learned how to catch bait, use outriggers and downriggers, tie new knots and think like a fish! Laura Boryk, from Coral Springs, FL caught and released her first sailfish. "This was so exciting!
You get hooked on fishing when you catch something like that," exuded Laura.
Susan Foley, Ft. Lauderdale, FL caught a kingfish.

* Double Duty Dusky/John Murray: Participants learned all about outriggers, flat lining, sea conditions, seaweed, using the Lowrance sonar and marine charting.
Mary B III: These gals loved the good weather and making new friends while reeling in two king mackeral, triggerfish and a remora!

* Double Up/Capt. Norm Welter: This was the first time fishing for these ladies from Key West, Ft. Lauderdale and Illinois. They caught kingfish and vermilion snapper. They caught the kingfish on live bait, then moved to a deep wreck site and caught snappers on a chicken rig w/bonita. They moved to another wreck and almost got something "VERY big!"

*="Take the Ladies Fishing!" Sponsors

Virtual Reality Tournament Winner: Dixie Keese, Dania Beach, FL, who works at Bass Pro Shops!

Recipe contest winners: Susan Pagan, Miami, FL, 1st Place for her Bow Tie Crab recipe! 2nd place, went to Katherine Dodds, Aurora, IL for her Lobster Bisque recipe. These great recipes and others are 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 /Joel's Outboard Marine, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Lowrance Electronics, Magic Tilt Trailers, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, IGFA and Gulfstream International Airlines for major sponsorships. Please patronize them!

Annual partners: Minn Kota, Bob's Machine Shop, Maxima Line, Power
Pole, Eagle Claw, Shimano, Hook & Tackle, Penn, Bacardi, Silverstar Jewelers, Pompanette, Reel Native Florida Fishing, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina, The Islands of the Bahamas, Mary Kay, Benchmark Business Systems, Bayz Polarized Sunwear, Elec-tra-mate, Image Graphics 2000, Knarley Harley Art Designs and Printing Corp. of the Americas. Event Sponsors: Morgan Stanley, Sawgrass Ford, Upholstery Innovations, Silver Lining Boat Club, Battery-Web, Florida Fillet Tables, Bahia Cabana & Dolphin Jewelers. Patron

Sponsors: King Automotive, & Total Marine. Food Sponsors: Mama Mia, Ben & Bob's, Cafe Seville, Cafe Del Rio, Domino's Pizza, Grampa's Bakery & Restaurant.
Join the LLGF Association Get $10 off your next registration! Go to www.ladiesletsgofishing.com for the Chapter Forum and announcements of chapter activities! Members receive newsletters with fishing tips, discounts, news on class participants, member card, decal and more! Just fill out the Association form in your class book and send to LLGF headquarters with credit card or check.
Thanks to our speakers: Rich Abrams, Chuck Baldwin, Capt. Rob Hammer, Capt.
Mike Genoun, Capt. George Clark and Twig Tolle! 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, Elec-tra-Mate Reels, Tackle from Shakespeare (major sponsor!), Shimano and Penn, art from Knarley Harley, Guy Harvey, Carey Chen & more, tackle boxes from Plano and Lurebox, Hydro Glow, Jewelry from Dolphin Jewelers, fishing trips with Captains Mark Fann, Charlie Conner & Mike Ortego. Thanks to all auction and raffle donors! Your contributions help us meet growth demands.

Next Event: Stuart April 23-25. A fabulous seminar location at Pirates Cove!! SIGN UP SOON!

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.

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 the Seminar for 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 . You can also download a simulator where you can practice how to use a Lowrance on your computer!

Silver Lining Boat Club: Offers luxury boats without the hassles of boat ownership. Call Mark at 561-441-4917 or visit silverliningboatclub.com

Comments from Participants:
"Excellent female-friendly format!" - Myrna Soto, Miami Lakes, FL

"It exceeded my expectations!" - Susan Foley, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"I had a blast and learned alot - instruction was easy to follow and the instructors were fun, motivating and encouraging!" - Melanie Daily, Davie, FL

"Being a hands-on visual learner, it was just what I was looking for!" - Wendy McNulty Clements, Pembroke Pines, FL

"Inspiring, motivating and invigorating! My only regret was not finding you sooner!" - Linda Walters, Coconut Creek, FL