Forestville, WI: The nonprofit Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation announces the Gulf Coast Freshwater Fishing University February 10, 2018 at Bass Pro Shops in Fort Myers, FL. Women, men and teens can learn and practice fishing at several hands-on skill stations, then fish from land. Registration includes classes, equipment, hands on practice, lunch, fishing, and more. No experience or equipment is necessary.

“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”, or LLGF for short, is a national organization dedicated to attracting more women to sportfishing and to promoting conservation and responsible angling. LLGF especially promotes networking among women anglers and emphasizes mentorship between novice and experienced members. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, of Ft. Lauderdale , Florida, LLGF has over 8,000 graduates and is the largest organization in the world whose objective is to introduce women to fishing. The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Foundation, a nonprofit 501C3, serves to empower women and families to learn and pursue the sport of fishing through educational programs.