Immediate Release:
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Hosts the LLGF Screamin’ Reels Tournament May 19-21, 2023 Islamorada, FL
No Boat? No Problem! Inshore or Offshore!
Novice anglers are invited to fish the non-intimidating LLGF Screamin’ Reels tournament May 19-21, 2023 in Islamorada, FL for inshore and offshore species. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Foundation with partnership with Plantation Boat Mart as Presenting Sponsor, the tournament kicks off on Friday with a presentation on fishing rules and conservation, plus a meet and greet from 6:30-8 pm at The Tavernier Elks Club.
Friendly fishing competition ensues Saturday and Sunday on inshore and offshore charter boats or private boats, departing from Whale Harbor Marina, Islamorada, FL and other locations.
$1,000 in individual angler prizes include Penn combos, art prints, shirts and more, presented on Sunday upon the return of boats at Whale Harbor. Awards include Top Offshore and Inshore Fish, Releases, Wild Card prizes and more.
This tournament offers easy rules designed for novice anglers, where anglers learn skills as they fish. Those with no boat can secure charter boat slots, which fill quickly so early registration is encouraged. Registration is $95 early entry, $119 regular per adult angler, $55 for teens and includes about $20 in gifts. Optional charter boat slots are extra. Women may register their males and teens.
2023 LLGF events, with optional or included fishing are:
May 19-21, 2023 Keys Fishing, Screamin’ Reels Tournament / Learning on the Water Islamorada, FL
Sept. 22-23, 2023 Guy Harvey Outpost Bass Seminar & Tournament Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL
Oct. 13-15 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL
Nov. 18-19 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy
In Progress:
Sept. or Nov. Tampa Area Bottom Fishing
Bimini Bahamas
Additional: Several Virtual Meetings and more events in the works. The Tavernier Elks Club is located at 92600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070, MM 92 Bayside.
Contact: LLGF, phone 954-475-9068, email: fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com, website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing
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About “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”
The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a national charitable 501C3 organization dedicated to attracting women and families to fishing and encouraging conservation and responsible angling LLGF promotes networking among women anglers and emphasizes mentorships. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, LLGF has over 9,000 graduates and is the largest organization in the world whose objective is to introduce women and families to fishing. Both Bauman and the University series – dubbed “The No-Yelling School of Fishing” – are known nationally in the fishing and marine industries. The organization has earned rave reviews from media including Inside Edition, The Early Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS, Good Morning America, Outdoor Life Network, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more.
Brief release or calendar information:
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Hosts the LLGF Screamin’ Reels Tournament May 19-21, 2023 Islamorada, FL
No Boat? No Problem! Inshore or offshore!
Fish Islamorada, FL Keys offshore or inshore to win prizes at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Screamin’ Reels tournament, a non-intimidating, fun competition from charter boats or your own boat!
Friday: Kickoff with rules and fishing presentation from 6:30-8 pm at Tavernier Elks.
Saturday and Sunday: Fishing, with $1,000 in prize awards at Whale Harbor Marina on Sunday. No experience required.
Species are legal inshore and offshore fish. Registration starts at $95 per angler, $55/teens plus optional charter fishing.
Early registration is recommended as charter boat slots are limited. LLGF offers a second keys event Oct. 13-15 with full day fishing seminar, two days of fishing and casual prizes.
Contact: (954) 475-9068; email info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; website www.ladiesletsgofishing.com; Facebook www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
