The Bella Vista Fly Tyers Club hosted a kids' fishing derby on Friday, May 11, at Lake Windsor in Bella Vista. Approximately 100 students from Baker Elementary School, plus teachers and parents, attended the fishing event. In addition to fishing, BVPOA Biologist Chris Fuller gave a lesson describing and showing Bella Vista lake fish and turtle species.
Kurt Wing coordinated the event on behalf of Baker Elementary, which he has done for the past five years. Fifteen members of the Fly Tyers Club helped fix tackle and instruct students on basic fishing techniques. Gary Henderson coordinated the event for the Fly Tyers Club.
The Bella Vista Fly Tyers Club is a fishing, conservation and service club consisting of approximately 150 members. This group of men and women share a common interest in fishing (both warm and cold-water species) found in the local streams and lakes of Bella Vista. The club also promotes lake conservation, recreational activities and conducts service projects throughout Northwest Arkansas.
General News on 05/23/2018