Changing the tide of fishing by encouraging more female participation
Women are invited to learn offshore fishing skills and experience fishing from boats at the South Florida Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing University, April 11-13, 2025. Co-hosted by the Florida Association of Nonprofits, the “No Yelling School of Fishing” offers Friday networking, Saturday classroom presentations, networking, hands-on skill practice and an optional Sunday charter fishing trip. Events will be held at The Florida Nonprofit Statewide Headquarters, 512 NE 3RD Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Activities launch Friday evening with an informal meet-and-greet from 6-7:30pm. On Saturday beginning at 9 am are presentations on Fishing Basics by Capt. Lee Lavery, Offshore Fishing by Capt. Jeanne Towne and Conservation by Betty Bauman. Hands-on skill practice follows, for releasing, knot tying, dehooking, bait rigging, spin casting, cast netting and more until 4:30 pm. On Sunday is an optional charter fishing trip for sailfish, mahi, mackerel, tuna, wahoo, snapper and more, followed by a filet demonstration.
Ladies are welcome to register teens to include the whole family. Nine thousand women have graduated.
“Our organization brings diversity into the sport of fishing by helping the underserved market of women feel comfortable to participate in a sport dominated by males,” commented LLGF Founder Betty Bauman.
Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Vamos a Pescar, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Shearwater Boats, Power-Pole, Penn, Lowrance, Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are Freedom Boat Club, ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob’s Machine Shop, AFTCO, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite, Wildlife Forever and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. Top donors are Yeti, Fishing Headquarters, Engel, Egret Baits/Vudu, Canoe Outpost, Flying Fisherman, Pelagic Gear, Flanigans, Guy Harvey, TTI Blakemore, The Fish Grip, Danco, Flambeau, Guy Harvey and Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts. Supporters and other contributors are listed on the website.
Participants must register in advance for all events online at www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Upcoming 2025 LLGF events, with optional on-water fishing are:
March 1 Freshwater Bass Seminar South Florida Dania Beach, FL
March 15-16 South Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend Inshore Seminar Fort Myers, FL
April 11-13 Florida Saltwater Offshore Weekend Seminar Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 16-18 Keys Fishing Screamin’ Reels Learning on the Water Islamorada, FL
June 4-9 Isla Mujeres, Mexico fishing
August 14-20 Azores Fishing
Sept. 19-20 Guy Harvey Outpost Bass Seminar & Tournament Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL
Oct. 17-19 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL
Nov. 22-23 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Guy Harvey Resort
Additional: Virtual Meetings and more events in the works.
Contact: Phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
Brief release or calendar information:
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing South Florida Seminar and Fishing April 11-13
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing and the Florida Association of Nonprofits will host the South Florida Offshore Fishing University April 11-13, 2025 at Florida Nonprofit Statewide Headquarters in Fort Lauderdale.
Women can learn and practice fishing at several hands-on skill stations, plus have an option to charter fish offshore on Sunday. Early Registration of $99 includes goodies, networking reception and fundraisers, classes, hands on practice and more. Guided offshore fishing is additional. Ladies can register teens to include the whole family.
Contact: (954) 475-9068; email info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; website www.ladiesletsgofishing.com; Facebook www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
Summary
Women and their families can learn, practice and go offshore charter fishing at this non-intimidating weekend of fishing fun.
About “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”
The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to introducing women and families to fishing while promoting conservation and responsible angling. Dubbed the “No-Yelling School of Fishing,” LLGF offers hands-on training, immersive seminars, and fishing trips across Florida and internationally. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, the organization has educated over 9,000 graduates and gained national recognition in outlets such as NBC Nightly News, CBS, USA Today, Inside Edition and The Wall Street Journal.
