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Lots of participation in the Kids Love Fishing event where bass were the top species on the young anglers' list. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Photo by GORDON CAMPBELL

Lots of participation in the Kids Love Fishing event where bass were the top species on the young anglers' list. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

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  • Lots of participation in the Kids Love Fishing event where bass were the top species on the young anglers' list. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Charlie Vickaryous watches daughter Morgan, 8 throw a castnet. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Councilwoman Donna Fiala, front and Sgt. Bob Brown surround a 60 year old Aldabra Tortoise. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Sarai Roman, 4 enjoys riding the tortoise, 'Travis'. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Erich Torres and son Juan Carlos ply the waters during the Kids Love fishing event. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Uncle Bob's Screen Printing donated hats commemorating the Collier County Junior Ddeputy sponsored Kids Love Fishing event. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • AJ Cianfero, 9 participates in the Ace Hardware casting contest, Ace provided lots of prizes throughout the day. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Bobbers were watched with intensity for the first sign of action. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Taylor Barraco, left and James Carroll team up. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Grant Martin, 9 of Indiana struggles up the rock climbing wall. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Victor Alzamora fishes with grandson David, 8. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Caught bass held temporarily towards Ace Hardware prizes. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Dylan and Ashlyn Butcher enjoy fishing with Dad Mike of the Collier Sherriff's Department. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Austin Finger, 9 spent the morning fishing with Mom Loren. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Ron Schulte demonstrates fly casting as Nick Dotson, right looks on. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Romi Amore, 12 gets a fly tying lesson from Lewis Rockwood. The booth was sponsored by the Naples Backcountry Fly Fishers. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Sponsored by the Collier County Junior Deputies and supported by local businesses including Ace Hardware and Home Depot, the day proved that kids really do love fishing.  Lots of kids angled primarily for bass with both enthusiasm and success.  Along the way they could learn about fly tying, cast netting, conservation and more.  After that a rock climbing wall and tortoise rides were available.  The annual event brought the community together with the Sheriff's Department, local businesses and county officials.

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