Women Build Offshore Fishing Skills at Ladies, Let's Go Fishing South Florida Event
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Women learned offshore fishing skills and gained hands-on experience at the Ladies, Let's Go Fishing South Florida University, held April 17-19 in Fort Lauderdale.
Designed for beginners and those looking to build confidence on the water, the "No Yelling School of Fishing" began with a Friday networking event at Custom Rod and Reel in Fort Lauderdale. Appetizer contest winner was Gail Hulme, Fort Lauderdale, FL for Crab Dip.
On Saturday, classroom presentations and hands-on skill stations were held at the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Participants learned fishing skills from Capt. Lee Lavery, Capt. Jeanne Towne and Betty Bauman, then practiced knot tying, rigging ballyhoo, spin casting and net casting, while also learning offshore techniques.
On Sunday, participants applied their skills during an offshore fishing trip in calm sea conditions. The day provided valuable experience as participants practiced techniques and gained confidence on the water. Fishing on the Big Game out of Fishing Headquarters, Lisa Brewer, Sarasota, FL released a large barracuda. Almaco jack and yelloweye snapper were caught. The ladies learned trolling, slow pitch jigging, using planers and more.
"Our goal is to make fishing approachable and enjoyable for women of all experience levels," said Betty Bauman, founder of Ladies, Let's Go Fishing. "This event featured one-on-one instruction, and it was exciting to see participants build skills and confidence throughout the weekend."
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing extends thanks to sponsors and partners whose support makes these programs possible. Major partners include Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Power-Pole, Penn, Lowrance and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob's Machine Shop, AFTCO, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite, Egret Baits, Danco, Preferred Marine Sales Group and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. Local sponsors were Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Custom Rod and Reel and Fishing Headquarters.
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing is a national organization dedicated to introducing women to fishing and boating through educational programs and hands-on experiences.
Upcoming LLGF events:
May 15-17 Keys Fishing Screamin' Reels Learning on the Water Tavernier, FL Keys
June 17-22 Isla Mujeres, Mexico fishing
Sept. 12, 2026 Freshwater Bass Seminar South Florida Dania Beach, FL
Oct. 16-18 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL Keys
Nov. 21-22 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Guy Harvey Resort