The Bella Vista Fly Tyers Club hosted a fishing derby on Friday, Sept. 28, at Lake Windsor in Bella Vista. Approximately 100 students (third graders and staff) from Baker Elementary School attended.
Kurt Wing coordinated the event on behalf of Baker Elementary, which he has done for the past five and one-half years. Approximately 20 members of the Fly Tyers Club helped fix tackle and instruct the students on basic fishing techniques. Gary Henderson coordinated the event on behalf of the Fly Tyers.
The Bella Vista Fly Tyers Club is a fishing, conservation and service Club consisting of approximately 190 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.
Club meetings are held beginning at 9 a.m., with a social hour followed by a meeting from 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista.
Community on 10/17/2018