Reader’sCatch FishingSeminars

2023 LLGF EVENTS: March 4 Freshwater Bass Seminar South Florida Dania Beach, FL; April 14-16, 2023 Florida Saltwater Weekend Seminar Fort Lauderdale, FL; Sept. 22-23, 2023 Guy Harvey Outpost Bass Seminar & Tournament Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL; Oct. 13-15 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar and fishing Islamorada, FL; Contact: Phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing. com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing

Long-time SeaSquared Charters guest, Jim Sollecito, landed a beautiful amberjack on a recent outing with Capt. Jason Bell, SeaSquared Charters, 305-3932929.

Most species caught during our outings this past week were 13 different species: Snapper, grouper, jacks, mackerel, drum and ladyfish just to name a few. Capt. Craig Korczynski, Phlats Guide Services, 561-644-4371.

Dylan with a nice mackerel caught during a strong incoming tide while fishing with Captain Sergio Atanes, (813) 973-7132 or www.reelfishy.com

WOMEN ON WATER CLASS WITH CAPTAIN KEITH - MARINEMAX

CLEARWATER - MARCH 8, 2023 9:00AM

- 12:00PM. Gain Your Confidence on the Water! MarineMax’s exclusive Women on Water (WOW) courses are designed to get women behind the helm. These small group seminars, for women only, are designed to build confidence by presenting information in an active, fun and supportive environment. Each threehour class is split in two parts: a classroom session and a practical, on-water session. The laid back approach we take to educating female boaters helps to build confidence that they can be the captain of their own ship - no matter how large or small their boat may be. The classes are offered at many of our locations throughout the country and are taught by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains who have been certified by MarineMax to conduct the lessons. Classes fill up fast - RSVP at www.marinemax.com/stores/ clearwater/events for more information on how to secure your seat at our next complimentary class! Please include your current boat model, or boat you aspire to own with your submission.

WEST MARINE - FT. MYERS FLAGSHIP

- 7070 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL. 239-985-6700. All seminars and other events are posted on the store Facebook page at: www. facebook.com/ WestMarineFortMyers

PUBLIC COURSES AND SEMINARS OFFERED BY US POWER SQUADRONS DISTRICT 22, FLORIDA’S SOUTHWEST COAST - LOCATE AMERICA’S BOATING COURSES, ADVANCED COURSES, SEMINARS: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/ eddept/cfind.cgi

Note: Due to local COVID-19 concerns, class schedules may be changed. Please consult the local squadron for most upto-date information.

Breeze up last couple of days and with this latest breeze the fishing has finally picked up. Capt. Rick Brady, Marlin My Darlin Sport Fishing, 954-7618202.

Trout action is going well in the Back Bay waters as well typically edges of those shallower grass flats is a good place to look this time of year. We find the trout typically schooled up in small groups along areas of grass flats and mangrove shorelines and shallower water when the water is chilly this time of year. Hubbards Marina, 727-393-1947.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941-795-0482) Website: www.usps.org/localusps/ annamaria/Facebook: www.facebook. com/pages/Anna-Maria-Island-SailPower-Squadron.

CAPE CORAL POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 549-9754. Website: www.ccsaps. org

CLEARWATER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (727) 441-8775. Website: www. clearwaterpowersquadron.org/ E-Mail SEO@clearwaterpowersquadron.org

CRYSTAL RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (352) 382-2806 or (352) 795-4412. Website: www.usps. org/localusps/crystalriver/. Email: thomasrossini2@mswn.com

FORT MYERS POWER SQUADRONCall (239) 945-6612. Website: www. usps.org/localusps/fortmyers/. Email: grantesser@comcast.net

LAKELAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (863) 667-9047. www. lakelandsailandpower.info/

MANATEE SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941) 761-9444. Website: www. manatee-squadron. org/

MARCO ISLAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 213-8722. Website: www. marcoislandsailandpowersquadron. org How to use a Chart March 1, 2023 (Wed) 6:00pm Using GPS March 2, 2023 (Thu) 6:00pm Hurricane Preparation for Boaters March 21, 2023 (Thu) 6:00pm

NAPLES SAIL & POWER SQUADRONCall (239) 643-8091. Boating Courses: for information contact us at the above number.

PEACE RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941) 637-0766. www.puntagordaboating.org; Email: puntagordaboating@ gmail.com; Facebook: www.facebook. com/PeaceRiverSailAndPowerSquadron

SAN CARLOS BAY SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 466-4040. Website: http://www.scbps.com. Boat Handling - Emergencies on Board March 2, 2023 (Thu) 6:30pm

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 2337380. Website: www.usps.org/ localusps/sancap/ Email education@ sanibelcaptivasps.org-0. Boat HandlingEmergencies on Board Mar 2, 2023 (Thu) 6:30pm

SARASOTA SAIL & POWER SQUADRONCall 941-400-6467.

ST. PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - www.boating-stpete.org

Using VHF/DSC Marine Radio Mar 22, 2023 (Wed) 7:00pm

TAMPA POWER SQUADRON - Call (813) 810-6914. Website: http://TampaPS.org, Email info@tampaps.org

TREASURE ISLAND / BOCA CIEGA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call Squadron Education Officer Nick Miller (727) 4241810. Website: www.usps.org/localusps/ bocaciega/courses, E-mail: CapNick@aol. com

VENICE SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941) 493-2837. Website: www. BoatVeniceFL.com

Online Classes and Seminars are listed at https://americasboatingclub.org/learn/ online-boating-education

America’s Boating Channel offers a variety of boating “how to” videos: https://www. youtube.com/c/AmericasBoatingChannel

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - Mudville Grille - 3105 Beach Boulevard - Capt. Russell is happy to be a sponsor of the Florida Lure Anglers Club in Jacksonville, Fla. The FLA is not just a club for professional anglers, they are promoting saltwater lure fishing at all levels, especially among beginners. They do this by offering Junior, Teen and Lady “Angler of the Year” titles as a complement to our Club “Angler of the Year” title. Anglers will compete for points in an annual series of up to 10 tournaments to win these coveted titles Furthermore, we encourage a family environment by allowing Junior and teen Anglers to join in as an addition to our normal two-adult per boat limit. Guests are welcome to come and join our monthly meetings and listen to our guest speakers who discuss a wide variety of fishing techniques and helpful tips for all anglers. Meetings are held the last Monday of every month at the Mudville Grille located at 3105 Beach Blvd. Doors are open at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

Organizations are invited to submit news of upcoming meetings and events. Announcements should be mailed at least ONE month before they are to occur to The Florida Mariner. Email to ahoy@floridamariner.com