‘Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! University’ set for March 12-13 on Pine Island
The Saturday, March 12, educational portion of the “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University will now be held at the Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation, the event offers hands-on fishing activities, habitat conservation and networking with other anglers on Saturday, followed by fishing opportunities on Sunday, March 13, out of Matlacha.
Perfect for women, men and teens who want to learn local fishing, educational events on Saturday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. feature speakers on conservation, inshore/backcountry and kayak fishing, equipment usage and more, followed by a hands-on fishing skill practice for releasing, dehooking/conservation, knot tying, kayak fishing, lure usage, fly, spin and net casting, fish fighting techniques and more.
Speakers include the acclaimed Capt. Jon Fetter and Craig Timbes.
Saturday’s events conclude with a networking reception at the Blue Dog Restaurant.
On Sunday, participants can opt to fish from flats charters, pontoon/deck boats or from kayaks with guides, followed by fish filleting. There are no classes at the hall on Sunday.
The Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge is located at 5630 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia. No events are held at the Matlacha Community Center.
Registration includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, networking, fundraisers and more. No equipment or experience is necessary. Registration and information is on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
For more information: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.
‘Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! University’ set for March 12-13 on Pine Island
The Saturday, March 12, educational portion of the “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University will now be held at the Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation, the event offers hands-on fishing activities, habitat conservation and networking with other anglers on Saturday, followed by fishing opportunities on Sunday, March 13, out of Matlacha.
Perfect for women, men and teens who want to learn local fishing, educational events on Saturday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. feature speakers on conservation, inshore/backcountry and kayak fishing, equipment usage and more, followed by a hands-on fishing skill practice for releasing, dehooking/conservation, knot tying, kayak fishing, lure usage, fly, spin and net casting, fish fighting techniques and more.
Speakers include the acclaimed Capt. Jon Fetter and Craig Timbes.
Saturday’s events conclude with a networking reception at the Blue Dog Restaurant.
On Sunday, participants can opt to fish from flats charters, pontoon/deck boats or from kayaks with guides, followed by fish filleting. There are no classes at the hall on Sunday.
The Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge is located at 5630 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia. No events are held at the Matlacha Community Center.
Registration includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, networking, fundraisers and more. No equipment or experience is necessary. Registration and information is on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
For more information: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.