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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > January 2019 > Florida Family Fishing Trip Highlights with "Top Mom" Sweepstakes Winner
One of the best things about fishing is being able to share your experiences on the water with others. There is just something about the thrill of a catch that unites and connects us in a special way. This fact was reinforced when I had the pleasure of joining "Top Mom" Sweepstakes winner Simone Traverse and her family as they explored the waters of Estero Bay in Southwest Florida with Captain Alex Dolinski.
The Take Me Fishing sweepstakes prize trip took place out of Fort Myers Beach during the first week of January. We had warm weather, sunny skies, and an outdoors-loving family of four from Texas who were ready to kick off a brand new year on the water.
Watching the Traverse family as they embraced an array of saltwater firsts was the perfect reminder of how fishing brings people together. If you remember your very first fishing experiences, I have a feeling that you'll want to read about the memories that Simone, Garrett, Max (age 10), and Mati (age 6) made while wetting a line Florida.
As the 21-foot boat headed back toward the marina, Simone mentioned that the family enjoys bass fishing on local lakes and ponds near their home in Round Rock, Texas. The only thing that prevents them from fishing together more often is finding the time with busy school and work schedules, so they truly appreciated this opportunity to make new fishing memories without distractions.
Don’t forget, you can always find a convenient family fishing spot near you by using the places to boat and fish map. Tight lines and happy fishing everyone!
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Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Southwest Florida. Hanson’s written work has appeared in publications such as Florida Game & Fish Magazine, BoatUS Magazine, and USA Today Hunt & Fish. To learn more about her work, visit shefishes2.com or follow her on Instagram @shefishes2.
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