Fly-Tyers Club hooks people on fly-fishing

A total 25 students attended a Basic Fly-Fishing Course May 5 at Lake Avalon Park.

Each student participated in two hours of class instructions and up to two hours of casting technique instruction and practice. The class was led by Dave Barfield, along with Beth Armour, Ray Atkinson, Jack Price, Gary Rowland and Mark Wallace.

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-water 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 NW Arkansas.

The Club meets at 9 a.m. every Thursday in Riordan Hall in Bella Vista for a social hour followed by a meeting from 10 to 11 a.m.

Photo submitted A line of wanna-be fly-fishing anglers figure out how to put the fly where they want it.

Photo submitted Dave Barham makes a point of fly-fishing technique.

Photo submitted Casting practice took up half the May 5 fly-fishing class.

Photo submitted Fly-fishing instructors gathered for a photo.