Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament Jan. 31- Feb. 2 Hosted by Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing

The Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament celebrates its 40 year anniversary with Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing, their new host for its Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2025 event. Ladies Let's Go Fishing is known for its multiple events in Florida for women to learn, practice and go fishing on the water.
 

The kickoff party on Jan. 31 and awards on Feb. 2 will be held at Safe Harbor Angler House, Islamorada, FL. Women will fish for awards on Feb. 1 and 2, from their own boats or charters, with individual fishing slots available for those who reserve early in advance. A networking event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Sea La Vie Beach Boutique, Islamorada, FL. Registrations are available online at https://www.ladiesletsgofishing.com/islamorada-womens-sailfish-tournament/ 

“When the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing team fished this tournament and tied for first place in 2024 we were excited to hear from Tammie Gurgiolo, manager of this event since 1996, about the opportunity to take over the reins. We said yes!” commented the new director, Betty Bauman. Bauman brings experience from billfish tournaments in the Bahamas and USVI.
 

Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners listed on the website, with tournament-specific sponsors including Art by Pasta Pantaleo, Sunset Inn, Safe Harbor Angler House, Sea La Vie Beach Boutique, Bites on the Bay, Whale Harbor Marina and Monroe County Tourist Development Council with others to be announced.
 

Registration is $295/First Angler, $225/additional anglers on the same boat. Charter boat slots for the two days are $1,150 total. Reservations should be made far in advance for charter fishing slots. The host hotel is Sunset Inn, Islamorada, FL.
 

2025 LLGF events, with optional on-water fishing are:

• Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025 Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament Islamorada, FL
• March 1, 2025 Freshwater Bass Seminar South Florida Dania Beach, FL
• March 15-16, 2025 South Gulf Coast Saltwater Weekend Inshore Seminar Fort Myers, FL
• April 11-13, 2025 Florida Saltwater Offshore Weekend Seminar Fort Lauderdale, FL
• May 16-18 2025 Keys Fishing Screamin’ Reels Learning on the Water Islamorada, FL
• August TBA 2025 Azores Fishing
• Sept. 19-20, 2025 Guy Harvey Outpost Bass Seminar & Tournament Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL
• Oct. 17-19, 2025 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL
• Nov. 22-23, 2025 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Guy Harvey Resort

Contact: LLGF, phone 954-475-9068, email: fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com, website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing  


About "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"

The Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Foundation (LLGF) is a nonprofit 501C3 organization dedicated to attracting women and families to fishing while encouraging conservation and responsible angling. Known as the "No-Yelling School of Fishing," LLGF conducts weekend, immersion-based educational programs in multiple regions of Florida with classroom presentations, hands-on practice, networking and an option to fish from boats or land, depending on the venue. No equipment or experience is necessary. The organization also offers fishing experiences, virtual meetings and international trips.

Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, LLGF has generated more than 9,000 graduates from around the country, representing the largest organization of its kind. The effort is supported by sponsors and donors. Both Bauman and the University series are known nationally in the fishing and marine industries. The organization has earned rave reviews from media including Inside Edition, The Early Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS, Good Morning America, Outdoor Life Network, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more. More details are on https://ladiesletsgofishing.com.