Ready, Set, Fish!
Women to Tackle Inshore Saltwater Fishing at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Gulf Coast University
The popular “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” University returns to the Gulf Coast March 21-22 for their saltwater inshore fishing seminar at Bass Pro Shops Fort Myers. Saturday, March 21 will include the seminar, and on Sunday there will be optional guided fishing on charter boats. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let's Go Fishing Foundation, the event offers classroom instruction, hands-on fishing activities, conservation, networking, and optional boat fishing. No equipment or experience is required.
Perfect for women and teens who want to learn local fishing, this “No-Yelling School of Fishing” offers an immersive fishing educational experience on Saturday from 9:30 am to 4 pm. The sessions begin with presentations by Captain Barry “Cuda” Nicholls on inshore/backcountry fishing, equipment usage and conservation. In the afternoon there are hands-on fishing skill practice for releasing, dehooking/conservation, knot tying, lure usage, fly, spin and net casting, fish fighting techniques, and more conducted by local guides.
On Sunday, participants can opt to fish from flats charters for redfish, snook, trout, and other species.
Bass Pro Shops is located at Gulf Coast Town Center, 10040 Gulf Center Drive in Fort Myers, FL. Registration starting at $99, or $55 each for mothers bringing teens includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, fundraisers and gifts worth $20. No equipment or experience is necessary. Class size is limited. Sunday inshore fishing is additional. Registration and information is on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
Upcoming 2026 LLGF events are:
April 17-19: South Florida Offshore Seminar and Fishing Fort Lauderdale, FL
April 25: Naples FL Bottom Fishing
May 15-17: Keys Fishing Screamin’ Reels Learning on the Water Tavernier, FL Keys
June 17-22: Isla Mujeres, Mexico fishing
Sept. 12: Freshwater Bass Seminar and fishing 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
For details on upcoming LLGF events, including on-water fishing opportunities, visit: www.ladiesletsgofishing.comphone: (954) 475-9068 email fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com or www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.