18th Annual Pine Island Elementary Fishing Tournament & Derby

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – A tournament is reeling in fishermen on Matlacha. The 18th Annual Pine Island Elementary Fishing Tournament & Derby is this weekend. The fun event is for both adults and kids.

Julia Simpson and Lorah Tidwell stopped by the WINK News studio to tell us more about the event.

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