Lady's CoCo Classic

09/25/2026

Checking our emails this morning, and noticed a really interesting sales pitch email….

Apparently, there is now an AI system specifically for entering in your catch (via photo), judging, and live results. 😳

We aren’t necessarily entertaining this - but it’s an interesting conversation to have. I think I would have to be well in my grave before I get rid of Dakota Fitch 😜

What are your thoughts on AI integration in the most important, valuable piece of Lady’s CoCo?

09/04/2026

Please help me by wishing Jeri Portier a happy birthday!💜 this year, she stepped up to the plate and helped with getting all of our cash prizes and awards ready when we were all running around keeping things going. We cannot thank her enough for all of her work paired with the creativity alongside her husband, Richard. We are hoping to see more of her for our 2027 plans - maybe even in our planning committee 😉

09/02/2026

Who else is ready to party?! 🎉 We've been prepping since mid-July, so don't forget to submit that PTO, book those camps, flights, and charter captains - you know, the usual adulting stuff 😂. In the next couple of months, we'll be hunting down superstars to join our 2027 committee squad. If you're ready to level up Lady's Coco Classic, hit us up or email [email protected] with your deets. Let's do this! 💪

08/20/2026

You talked. We listened.

After the 2026 Lady’s CoCo Classic, we asked you to tell us what you loved, what could be better, and what you’d like to see next year.

And you didn’t hold back—and we are so grateful.

The good news? You LOVE this event as much as we do!

62% rated their overall experience a 5/5
83% gave us a 5/5 when asked if they would recommend the event
67% of respondents were returning participants

We heard you loud and clear about what makes this event special:

✨ The mission
✨ The family atmosphere
✨ The volunteers
✨ The community
✨ The fun
✨ The memories made together

But we also heard the things that need our attention.

And we're not ignoring them.

Here are some of the areas we're already putting on our 2027 planning list:

🏆 Awards Ceremony — We heard you: let's make it smoother, faster, and more organized.

🎁 Door Prizes — We need to make sure our registered anglers have a better experience and that we have quality prizes.

📣 Communication & Organization — We're looking at better signage, volunteer training, and making sure everyone has the information they need.

🤝 Sponsors — We're reviewing how we communicate with and recognize the businesses and individuals who make this event possible.

👕 Angler's Boutique — You asked, and we heard you! We're looking at expanding merchandise, including dry-fit shirts and tanks.

🍔 Food & Activities — We're exploring additional options and ways to make the entire weekend even more fun for the whole family.

And there were SO many great ideas that we're taking into consideration for 2027—from Bingo & Mimosas, hydration stations, timing of entertainment, and more!

This is exactly why we ask for your feedback.

We don't want to simply put on the same event every year.

We want to make it better.

Your feedback is helping us build the 2027 Lady’s CoCo Classic, and we're already working behind the scenes to turn your suggestions into action.

So, to everyone who took the time to complete our survey:

THANK YOU. ❤️

Thank you for celebrating with us.
Thank you for supporting our mission.
Thank you for telling us what we're doing right.
And thank you for telling us where we can do better.

We hear you. And we're getting to work. 🎣💙

Send a message to learn more

08/14/2026

08/07/2026

I’d like to sincerely thank everyone reaching out to help for 2027🥹
More information coming soon😉

08/01/2026

Happy Saturday & HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Richard Portier! He’s the man behind the amazing craftsmanship of our weigh-in board and our new additional photo frame. Over the years, his creativity and ideas has given our anglers the experience they will never forget. A humbled volunteer, he even encouraged names of those that have autism to be written on the back of our photo frame. Help me wish him a blessed birthday.

Thank you Richard for all of your time, sweat, and efforts. 💞🥰

07/29/2026

Please keep in mind that we are all volunteers and returning to our day to day lives after the tournament. We will get back as soon as we can. ☺️