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"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" Honored by National Week of the Ocean 

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 5/07 - - The "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" seminar series received the Individual of the Year award from Week of the Ocean, Inc., a marine education program based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Citing LLGF as an inspirational opportunity to invite women into fishing, Week of the Ocean selected LLGF and its founder, Betty Bauman, for leading the country when it comes to producing programs that welcome women into the sports of fishing and boating. 

Recognized by the National Marine Educators Association, National Week of the Ocean is a grassroots program designed to promote appreciation, protection and responsible use of the ocean. Cynthia Hancock, President, quoted, "The South Florida Community joins us in saluting LLGF for its contributions through teaching women to fish and for incorporating the catch and release ethic."

Commented LLGF Founder, Betty Bauman, "We are honored to receive this award, which recognizes our efforts with this underserved segment of the population - women - who can make the difference when it comes to practicing conservation efforts and becoming stewards of the marine resources."

For ten years, the "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" seminar series has served to open the door to fishing for women, teaching conservation skills to anglers as they learn to fish. The weekend seminars encompass a Friday Conservation Reception, Saturday sessions for conservation, inshore, offshore and bottom fishing, followed by a fly fishing demonstration. After lunch, women participate in hands-on skill training sessions including casting, net casting, ballyhoo rigging, hook usage, boat handling, trailer backing, proper release techniques and more. On Sunday, an optional fishing excursion on the water, inshore and offshore where available, is offered. The program concludes with fish filleting demonstration.

This unique program has received national, regional and local coverage, including Inside Edition, NBC's Nightly News and more. To expand their scope, the group has partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission through the Sport Fish Restoration Program, as well as corporate partners such as Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Ranger, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, Shimano, Sebago and Lowrance. Other partners, such as Magic Tilt Trailers, Eagle Claw Hooks, Maxima fishing line and more, have joined the efforts to teach fishing and conservation skills to this new audience of anglers.

The 2007 schedule includes a seminar at Pirates Cove in Stuart, FL, May 18-20 and a ladies-only trip to Alaska on July 30 - Aug. 3. Fall dates are Islamorada, FL on Sept. 14-16 and St. Petersburg, FL, Oct. 12- 14. "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" also offers memberships in local chapters in Florida.

Registration for the seminars are $135 per person ($150 Islamorada), including instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, Welcome Reception, meals, T-shirts and more. The Fishing Adventure, with tackle provided, is additional. For more information, call (954) 475-9068, email billfishbetty@hotmail.com or visit www.ladiesletsgofishing.com. 

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Sincerely, LLGF Headquarters 954-475-9068 

LLGF Staff 
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