No Boat? No Problem! Inshore or Offshore!

Islamorada, FL- Casual anglers and fishing enthusiasts are invited to fish the non-intimidating LLGF Screamin’ Reels Tournament May 16-18, 2025 in Islamorada, FL. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Foundation, this unique tournament welcomes anglers to compete for inshore or offshore species while learning valuable fishing skills along the way.

The action-packed weekend kicks off on Friday with a presentation on fishing rules and conservation, plus a meet and greet with fundraisers from 6:30-8 pm at the Tavernier Elks Club.

On Saturday and Sunday, participants will take to the water in a friendly competition aboard private boats or guided charter boats, departing from Whale Harbor Marina and other local locations. The 2024 event saw an impressive 180 fish hooked across inshore and offshore categories.

$1,000 in individual angler prizes include Penn combos, art prints, shirts and more, presented on Sunday at Whale Harbor Marina upon the return of boats. Awards include Top Offshore and Inshore Fish, Releases, Wild Card prizes and more.

LLGF Screamin’ Reels offers casual rules. For those without a boat, charter boat slots fill quickly – early registration is recommended. Registration of $95 early entry, $115 regular per adult angler and $55 for teens includes $20 in gifts and a chance to win tournament prizes.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for women to build their fishing skills while enjoying time on the water,” said LLGF Founder Betty Bauman. “It’s also a perfect Mother’s Day gift for moms and daughters to share an unforgettable experience the following weekend!”

For those looking for more fishing adventures, LLGF is also hosting another Keys event on October 17-19, featuring a full-day fishing seminar, two days of fishing, and the Fishing Fever Tournament with prizes. It also hosts the Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament slated for Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2026.

The LLGF series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Vamos a Pescar, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Shearwater Boats, Power-Pole, Penn, TACO Metals, Lowrance, Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are Freedom Boat Club, ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Bob’s Machine Shop, AFTCO, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite, Future Angler Foundation and Big Rock Sports Conservation Foundation. Local sponsors are Sunset Inn and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. A full list of contributors is listed on the website.

Upcoming 2025 LLGF events, with optional or included fishing are:

April 11-13 Florida Saltwater Offshore Weekend Seminar Fort Lauderdale, FL

May 16-18 Keys Fishing Screamin’ Reels Learning on the Water Islamorada, FL

June 4-9 Isla Mujeres Mexico Fishing

Oct. 17-19 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL

Nov. 22-23 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Guy Harvey Resort.

Additional: Virtual Meetings and more events are in the works.

The Tavernier Elks Club is located at 92600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070, MM 92 Bayside.

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