Islamorada Event Oct. 14-16, 2005 - Awesome!
We were pleased to have a great crowd and fabulous fishing at our Islamorada seminar!
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® Fishing Report, Islamorada, FL Oct. 16, 05 Tournament Winners: Top Offshore Boat: Blue Chip Too, Anglers Elana Dyer, Vero Beach, FL; Andi Fleri, Homestead, FL; Sandy Hoesktra, Pembroke Pines, FL; Shelly Matzick, Cape Coral, FL; Bonnie O'hara, Tulsa, OK and Ginnie Thomas, Rockaway, NJ Top Inshore Boat: Laid Back, Anglers Julie Abreu, Miami, FL and Lisa Sever, Denver, CO Top Tarpon Release, Julie Abreu, Miami, FL Top Party Boat Angler: Jackie Lorne, Delray Beach, FL Boat Reports:
Although the seas were fairly sloppy and the ladies were doused with rain showers, every boat caught fish and there was a lot of bragging at the dock!
Blue Chip Too: Everyone had fun catching fish with Capt. Skip Bradeen. The catch totaled 6 mackerel, 2 mutton snapper and 3 bonita. Andi Fleri, Homestead, FL, caught a 15.5 lb king mackerel that clinched the First Place Offshore award for the boat.
Miller Time: This boat had five medical professionals from Missouri who were fishing for the first time, as well as one experienced lady from Ft.
Lauderdale. They caught 10 mutton and yellowtail snapper, 5 sharks, 12 jacks, ballyhoo and blue runners and reported a lot of screaming for joy from the first-time saltwater anglers.
Old Hatt: Fishing with Capt. Ed Kimmon, the ladies caught 16 blackfin tuna,
4 yellowtail snapper, 2 dolphin, a jack crevalle, 2 cero mackerel and a wahoo. The ladies had a chance to tie knots, rig baits and work the outriggers.
Caribsea: There was quite a mix of fish caught, including tuna, yellowtail snapper, houndfish and jack crevalle. The highlight was a 30 lb. amberjack brought in by Mary Hall, Boynton Beach, FL .
Miss Tradewinds: Grunts were the dish of the day. Jackie Lorne, Delray Beach, FL, took the Top Party Boat Division Award with her snapper.
Beaver: The day was highlighted by a 25 lb. black grouper caught by Kelly Chrisler, Weston, FL, and a first-ever sailfish release by Christina Stylianos, Dania Beach, FL.
Catch Allota Fish: All the ladies aboard caught Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, jack crevalle and snapper, some of which they caught without bait. They learned how to prepare rigs for mackerel and how to detangle line.
Capt. Eric Bass: Both ladies caught two snapper each.
Laid Back: Fishing with Capt. Brian Cutchins, Lisa Sever, Denver, CO, caught two snapper and Julie Abreu, Miami, FL, released her first tarpon, clinching First Place Inshore Division and Top Tarpon Release.
* Bar Fly: Capt. Brey Abreau received rave reviews from his anglers, who caught 4 sharks and a jack crevalle. They also spotted 2 bonefish.
Capt. Bob Jones: The ladies released 8 bonnethead sharks, a nurse shark and a mangrove snapper.
For the purposes of this report, “Caught” could either mean fish kept or released.
* Take the Ladies Fishing Sponsors
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 / Islamorada Boat Center, BoatU.S.
Marine Insurance, Marine Industries Association of S. Florida, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, Lowrance Electronics, Viper Bob’s Fighting Gimbals, Magic Tilt Trailers and Gulfstream International Airlines for major sponsorships.
Please patronize them! Annual partners: Florida Foundation for
Responsible Angling, Minn Kota, Bob’s Machine Shop, Maxima Line, Power-Pole, Eagle Claw, Hook & Tackle, Bacardi, Silverstar Jewelers, Pompanette, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina, Scientific Anglers, Benchmark Business Systems, Image Graphics 2000, and Printing Corp. of the Americas. Class
partners: Crocs, Panoptx Eyewear, Dolphin Jewelers, Parrot Bay Village/Costa Rica, Calusa Cast Nets, Florida Keys & Key West, Breezy Palms Resort, Raymond James, Aylesworth’s Fish & Bait, The Cove Lodge/Elfin Cove, Alaska, Spark-A-Lure, Penn, XTools and Southern Wine and Spirits. Details are in the class book. Also, thanks to Holiday Isle!
Thanks to our speakers: Capt. Anthony DiGiulian, Capt. Kenny Spaulding, Capt. Brian Cutchins, Capt. Jim Anson, Michelle Owen, and Chuck Baldwin!
Note to our ladies who are Medical Professionals: We had a good number of medical professionals at this seminar and could use some help. Do any of you know of any publications that are read by medical professionals which we may contact to print the LLGF dates? Please let us know!
Great Prizes! We had some great prizes, including trips to Parrot Bay Village, Casa Mar, Bimini Big Game Club, The Cove Lodge/Elfin Cove, Alaska, Dove Creek Lodge, Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina, Abaco, Bahamas, airfare from Gulfstream Int’l Airlines, Lowrance IWay, Minn Kota Trolling motor, Hydro Glow Fish Light, Guy Harvey, Carey Chen & more, tackle boxes from Plano and Lurebox, Tackle from Shakespeare, Penn, fishing trips with Tranquil Adventures, Capts., Mike Makowski, Marsha Foosaner and Brian Cutchins. 60 items in all! Thanks to all donors! Your contributions help us meet growth demands.
Next Events: Costa Rica Jan. 19-24. Male guests welcome! Sign up by Nov.
15 - contact www.parrotbayvillage.com! Then, the ladies-only Alaska trip onJune 9-12! Contact www.covelodge.com. For photos of prior events, check our website, ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Send Us Your Letters and Photos! Please email comments. If you bought tackle, boats, trucks, fishing equipment or if you have had an interesting fishing adventure. When you use the lures or fishing equipment you received at the seminar, please email to us the results!
Did you see the LLGF Gold Pendant? You can buy it from LLGF - $220 with diamond eye.
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 or art easels, please contact us! We also have an administrative job opening at the headquarters in Davie.
See Photos on the Web: Log onto our website to see photos from the seminar!
Comments from Participants:
"A great course with lots of laughs as well as serious learning!" - Mary D'ascanio, Marathon, FL "I feared I would not grasp the fishing concepts, but this course made it possible!" - Elena Dyer, Vero Beach, FL "Women have such a different learning approach to fishing. Thanks for everything!" - Gwen Robinson, Kissimmee, FL "I'm so happy I came to this seminar - I'll be back!" - Anna Stafford, Marathon, FL "I wish this had been available 30 years ago!" - Nancy Smith, Kissimmee, FL "VERY worth it!" - Joanne Ryan, Delray Beach, FL "The information is easily comprehended, not over our heads!" - Angela Young, Palm Beach Gardens, FL "Very informative - provides you with basic knowledge to get started!" - Mary Frandsen, Hollywood, FL "A great chance to ask questions where no one is trying to sell you something!" - Anne Merwin, Coral Gables, FL
