Ladies Lets Go Fishing News!!!

NEWS RELEASE from Ladies Lets Go Fishing-8/10/16– Aspiring anglers will learn skills from fishing champions at the award winning “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!^®” Keys University, Oct. 21-23 in the Sport Fishing Capital of the World. Presenters for the conservation-minded weekend university include fly fishing legend Stu Apte, offshore tournament ace Stephanie Osgood Choate, world class IGFA Hall of Famer Capt. Gary Ellis, accomplished female angler Capt. Lee Lavery and others. The nonprofit program offers classroom presentations, networking events, hands-on skill practice, door prizes and optional charter fishing trips on Friday and Sunday. Classes will be held at the waterfront BPOE Elks Lodge in Tavernier, FL and fishing is out of nearby Islamorada.

Activities launch Friday evening with a networking social and appetizer contest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Saturday morning indoor presentations begin at 10 am, including Offshore, Inshore and Bottom Fishing, plus Fishing Basics. Setting this program apart from typical fishing classes are the hands-on fishing activities taught by several guides for releasing, knot tying, dehooking, bait rigging, spin casting, gaffing grapefruits, cast netting, trailer backing, boat handling, reel maintenance and more until 4:30 pm. A second party will be held afterwards at Seaside Glassworks.

On Friday and Sunday are optional inshore and offshore fishing trips out of Whale Harbor and Robbies, followed by a fillet demonstration.

Ladies may register a male guest or teen to include the whole family.

Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Mercury, Ranger Boats, Magic Tilt trailers, Penn, Humminbird, Minn Kota and Fish Florida. Annual sponsors are Freedom Boat Club, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort, Sunrise Resort & Marina, AFTCO/Guy Harvey, Future Angler Foundation, Seaguar, Harbor Financial Services, Wear Video Badge and All Rite Grading.

Remaining 2016 LLGF events include St. Augustine Aug.13-14, Bimini Bahamas Sept. 9-11, FL Keys/Tavernier/Islamorada Oct. 21-23 and Chokoloskee/Everglades National Park Nov. 19-20 (register by Oct. 1 for this one).

Contact: phone: (954) 475-9068;[email protected];www.ladiesletsgofishing.comandwww.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing.

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Ladies aboard Blue Chip Too with fish at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
LLGF Keys 2015 Class at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Donna Doxsee, Orlando, FL catches a snook aboard Chris Hanson Scales 2 Tales at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Theresa Mathis, St. Augustine, FL catches a yellowtail snapper aboard Blue Chip Too the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Ladies and fish on Blue Chip Too at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Donna Doxsee, Orlando, FL catches a redfish aboard Chris Hanson Scales 2 Tales the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Ladies learn dehooking at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Janet Steiner, St. Augustine, FL catches a yellowtail snapper aboard Blue Chip Too.
Ladies with rods at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Ladies with fish on Playbaby at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Theresa Mathis, St. Augustine, FL with yellowtail snapper on Blue Chip Too at the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.
Capt. Rick Rodriguez, Sea Horse Charters, shares offshore fishing tips the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Keys University.

Visit us on www.ladiesletsgofishing.com , Photos posted on Facebook!

Yellowtail was the catch of the day on Blue Chip too!

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Captain Key Largo, Brian Epstein Takes You Deep or Shallow!

**Brian Epstein holds his friends sailfish. Brian (related to long gone Beatles Manager) is as effective in finding fish as his namesake was in finding great Worldwide Talent!!**

AmericanPressTravelNews-Feb 20th, Key Largo, Florida–Captain Key Largo, Brian Epstein grew up in the Florida Keys, more on a boat than in our waterfront home in Tavernier, FL. From a very early age, he had already caught nearly all gamefish you can name that swim the shallows, the reefs, and the very pelagic Gulf Stream. Brian, now married to his wonderful Diane, a Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse, now also teacher, loves the Keys and all wild waters of the world. After many years of Brian working in the steel business, Brian’s passion for fishing could not be cooled in any way. So, his dad (yours truly) and brother have encouraged him to do what he likes best, and has driven so many friends, relatives and business associates to wanting Brian to take them fishing. No kidding, Brian has had virtually no skunked days taking anyone looking for. and fighting the “fins.”

Brian is a genius at figuring out where the lum-lunkers lurk, day or night! Brian is a real “fish-whisperer.” I know you may say, that as I am his dad, I am over-blowing his expertise in finding and putting anyone in his boat on fish? No! He learned from many of the best anglers in the world, and I will not brag on him, and name names because you may think I’m positively prejudiced in his favor, you’d be wrong, I just know the facts, and tell you if you want to catch and keep a few for dinner or release, use a fly rod or any rod-even a handline, Brian is absolute expert. He learned to talk and tell the tides and moon cycles, he finds snook, tarpon and reds, trout, bones and permit, sharks and wahoo, sails and white & blue marlin, dolphin and tuna and many believe he can out-fish anyone in the Keys (how about giant grouper and snapper too). Brian caught his first big blue marlin on no kidding, 20-pound test on an older model Shakespeare, spinning rod outfit with lots of Lithium reel grease. We chased the fish and finally released a 250-plus pounder, after running my Mako for two hours. Captain Skip Bradeen out of Chesapeake Marina, witnessed the fight (he offered to get us a Captains Mount, which Brian refused) Brian was 9-years old and wouldn’t let me touch that rod. Probably would have been a record for a 9-year old on twenty pound test. When I asked Brian what he wanted to do, should I gaff or break the fish off. Brian said: “Pop, I would never kill that fish, it was a great fight, I’ll always remember today.” He has, and now he will be introducing anglers from around the world to the “world class fishing” that the Keys and South Florida is so well known for!!Call him anytime: 954-326-7360 WWW.CaptainKeyLargo.com Promise; outdoor adventures with Brian at the helm, offers lifetime memories!!!

Son Brian knows where they live! That’s a mutton snapper and baked up for 20-people!

Jose Wejebe was a wonderful guy and angler. He is gone now in a plane crash and the young man in his teens is also gone now. He succumbed to CF.

Seafood soup a gourmet meal in a bowl! Shrimp, squid, fish, mussels, simply great!

Son Brian became a pal of big Bertha in our Keys backyard. Always made sure she had a good drink during her winter-over behind our home in deep warmer waters of winter!

Missed gaff op. in Costa Rica. Fish was 68-pounds!

This salad was a meal in itself. It had everything a gourmet would love!

Fishing Tarpon and snook in the shadow of the airport in San Juan Puerto Rico!

Islamorada Coast Guard Chief on a bonefish holiday!

John Kuliski in Islamorada! This picture appeared in magazines and on commercially made fish shirts as well! A favorite shot of mine!

Florida Keys and shrimp go hand and hand! And hand and mouth!

The real little rascals know how to take apart a boat. Otters all!!

Yes, I always release red drum (Red Fish) they taste terrible compared to snook or snapper!

Bob and Barb “On The Road Again” One of our very favorite places: The Orchard Inn. From great meals, best breakfasts ever and friendly, family caring and oriented owners; The Orchard Inn would be hard to surpass!

NICO360 WORLD’S SMALLEST CONSUMER 360° VIRTUAL REALITY CAMERA SET TO LAUNCH FOR OUTDOORS & BIKING

NEWS RELEASE-AmericanPressTravelNews.com-July 3rd, can’t wait to test a unit!

Palm-Sized & Water Resistant — Ready for Outdoor Adventures
Share 360-Degree VR Live Streaming on Social Media
Highest Resolution at 32MP — Low Price — 1/3 the Price of Samsung Gear 360

June 29, 2016, Shanghai, China – Nico360 http://www.nico360.com/, the world’s smallest consumer 360° virtual reality camera is set to launch on Indiegogo. The Nico360 VR camera for consumers lets everyone record and share their moments in 360-degrees anytime, anywhere. It features the highest resolution of a VR camera at 32 Megapixels and 360-degree live VR video streaming with image stabilization for sharing video on social media sites, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, Snapchat, Twitter and more — at a low price of only $149.

Strap it on Your Wrist or Bike – Water Resistant

Nico360 camera is a great tool to use outdoors strapped to your hand or bike to record your outdoor adventures and vacation and hiking surroundings in 360° virtual reality, especially when you are alone with no one to help you take video. And with higher 32MP resolution, a smaller size and the lowest price — 1/3 the price of the Samsung Gear 360, the Nico360 beats the competition. Splash-proof, palm-sized and light-weight, the Nico360 is ready for outdoor use, perfect for travelers, live video streamers, and VR fans.

The Nico360 will launch on the Indiegogo crowdfunding site in July, shipping in August. For more information, see the website: http://www.nico360.com.

Oyster Custom Bamboo Fly Rods Ultimate Crafted in America Now also Building Saltwater Models

William Stephan Oyster made a decision: " "thoughts were to create art in the realm of fly fishing. So, when I realized that there were people who wanted the best, the very best engraved and hand made bamboo fly rod in the world, I went totally in this direction." — William Stephan Oyster made a decision: ” “thoughts were to create art in the realm of fly fishing. So, when I realized that there were people who wanted the best, the very best engraved and hand made bamboo fly rod in the world, I went totally in this direction.”

**The fly rod customer who ordered this rod waited a year and in line to get his bamboo treasure.**

Oyster's right hand associate works a bamboo rod section. — **Oyster’s right hand associate works a bamboo rod section.**

AmericanPresstravelNews.com-W.S.Oyster, Rod Maker– Blue Ridge, GA.-June 20th, –“Bob & Barb On the Road Again.”-When you find the best of the best in any endeavor, you feel the need to revel in those that have achieved great success, especially when they also pass it on! From what Barb and I experienced, we found this in William Stephan Oyster’s endeavors. As a hobbyist, angler originally from N.W. Wyoming, in 1998 he took his fly fishing into his artistic schooling background thinking of Fly fishing as more of a journey than a destination.

After moving to Blue Ridge, GA. and making a bamboo rod for a friend, the word got out about his craftsmanship and he found himself not only crafting high-end, engraved rods, but also teaching the art, starting in 2000. His 7-day course has been enjoyed and coveted by thousands to date. He now keeps his business tight to no more than 100-students per year, who pay 1760.00 dollars each, and get to take home the rod they craft. While in the class they have a room at the Oyster House accommodations, very convenient right over his shop where after dinner they can have a beer and smoke a cigar if they like. “It’s a learning vacation for my students, who get to keep what they learn to create.” At the store Oyster Rods start at $2390 per rod, and as they get fancier with custom rod butts engraved to the customers specifications the costs go up. Jimmy Carter ordered a high-end model and high end goes in the neighborhood of $17,000 each (and way up to near $60-K) and wait on line. These are all crafted, hand made and it takes lots of time to make a great working, yet gorgeous working bamboo fly rod. There are now many saltwater models out there too! Check out Oyster-www.oysterbamboo.com 706-374-4239.