"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" will conduct its Ft. Lauderdale seminar at Ramada Inn Airport on March 28-30, 2008. Other activities will be held nearby at the Marina Bay docks, with Sunday fishing departures from Radisson Bahia Mar. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and presented by Mercury Outboards, the weekend event emphasizes conservation and features classroom sessions, hands-on skill practice and an optional angling adventure.

Activities launch on Friday, from 6:30-8:30pm with a welcome reception at the Ramada Inn Airport, 2275 W. State Road 84, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312. Saturday's classroom presentations begin at 7:20am, with beginner and advanced sessions on topics including Fishing Basics, Conservation, Offshore, Bottom, Inshore and Fly Fishing. After lunch, participants practice hands-on techniques such as releasing, knot tying and lure rigging. At the Marina Bay docks, they will spin cast, tie knots, gaff grapefruits, back a truck and trailer, try boat handling and more until 4:30pm.

On Sunday, the ladies board boats at approximately 7am at the Radisson Bahia Mar docks for a half day fishing trip. The boats return for a fillet demonstration.

The series is held in conjunction with the FWC through the Sport Fish Restoration program, with major partners such as Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Boat/U.S. Angler Insurance, Gulfstream Int'l Airlines and Shimano. Annual partners include Magic Tilt Trailers, Eagle Claw, Maxima, Minn Kota and more. In addition to the Ft. Lauderdale seminar, the 2008 schedule includes a seminar at Pirates Cove in Stuart, FL May 16-18, Holiday Isle in Islamorada, FL September 19-21 and a ladies-only trip to Alaska on August 27-30. Another seminar will be offered on the West coast of Florida in the fall. "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" also offers memberships in local chapters in Florida.

Registration for the Ft. Lauderdale seminar is $145 per person, including instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, Welcome Reception, meals, T-shirts and more. The Fishing Adventure, with tackle provided, costs an additional $35 to $115, depending upon the category of charter vessel selected.

A limited number of scholarships for seminar registration and party boat fishing are available for women in a low income bracket. Those interested can email a short paragraph about their situation, reason for taking the course and contact information, with "scholarship" in the subject line. Requests will only be accepted via email and must be submitted no later than two weeks in advance of the seminar. This is provided by the Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling.

For more information visit www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.