North Carolina and Florida Anglers Catch Top Prizes in ‘Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ Screamin’ Reels Tournament

The lighthearted Screamin’ Reels tournament capped the nonprofit “Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!” (LLGF) organization’s May 17-19 learn-on-the-water weekend for female anglers.

Participants caught a total of 180 offshore and inshore fish from private and charter fishing boats.

First place in the offshore division went to Tatiana Andronik of Indian Trail, North Carolina, for her catch of a 4.75-pound mahi-mahi. She fished on the Kay K IV with Captain David Galen of Islamorada.

Finishing in second place offshore was Kyllene Carter of Miami Shores, Florida, with a

4.4-pound mahi-mahi. Carter scored her catch while fishing on the Islamorada charter boat Big Dave with Captain Don Chittick.

Elizabeth Palma of Key Largo, Florida, took first and second place in the inshore division, reeling in a 26-inch and a 22-inch redfish aboard Uno Mas.

Penny Jacobis of Pinecrest, Florida, scored first place in the jack division with her

48.5-pound amberjack. She fished on Sea Horse with Islamorada’s Captain Rick Rodriguez.

Finishing in second place in the jack division was Susan Anthony of Fort Myers, Florida, with a 42.6-pound amberjack caught on the Kay K IV.

Isabella Chandler of Jacksonville, Florida, earned the top teen angler title with her 35.5-pound amberjack caught while fishing on Sea Horse.

According to LLFG founder Betty Bauman, Screamin’ Reels is a different breed of tournament where it’s “game on” for almost every legal offshore or inshore species in the sea.

“It’s perfect for novice or average anglers and those who have never caught a fish, nor would ever dream of entering a fishing tournament,” said Bauman.

LLGF also offers the Florida Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar, set for Oct. 18-20, 2024, that includes a full-day fishing seminar and two days of fishing in the waters off Islamorada.

Event information: ladiesletsgofishing.com, fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com or Betty Bauman at 954-475-9068

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