PINE RIVER — The bluegills were definitely biting when roughly 50 Pine River-Backus fourth graders hit Norway Lake on Thursday morning, May 29, as part of the annual Take a Kid Fishing event hosted by the Pine River Lions Club.

Students on most boats were able to land up to 10 fish each, with one boat boasting 150 fish, all caught and released.

Students received a cookie, water, lunch and a new fishing rod courtesy of local business sponsors. Pontoons and boats were provided, piloted and chaperoned by local volunteers.

The event is designed to inspire a lifelong love of fishing in younger students.

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