Free Women Saltwater Fishing Clinic coming up on St. George Island!

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Free Women Saltwater Fishing Clinic coming up on St. George Island!

**The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Women Saltwater Fishing Clinic on St. George Island June 4.**

The free, day-long clinic is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the St. George Island State Park, 1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island.

Advance registration is required. To register or get more information, email Heather Sneed at:

[email protected]

**or call** 850-487-0554.

Participants will take home a lifelong hobby and leave with a new appreciation for the marine environment. They will learn the basics of conservation stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, safety and the vulnerability of Florida marine ecosystems in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.

Lessons include knot tying, cast netting, rod and reel rigging, how to be a responsible marine resource steward, marine fish and habitat identification, catch-and-release techniques and more.

If conditions allow, women will have the opportunity to practice their newly learned skills by fishing from shore. This event is a catch-and-release activity. This event falls on a saltwater license-free fishing day, therefore a fishing license is not required to participate, but the FWC encourages all to purchase a fishing license so they are ready for their next fishing excursion. Saltwater fishing licenses can be purchased at your local tackle shop or online. Learn more by visiting [MyFWC.com/License][1].

Fishing equipment and bait are provided during the clinic but participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.

[1]: http://myfwc.com/License