“I can’t wait to show everyone the pictures of the fish I caught!” 

TMP Mentee

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Beebe, Arkansas Project

Project Lead Mentor: Bryson Harpole

Co-Lead Mentor: Kim Dollins

Project Location: Beebe, Arkansas

Year Project Founded: 2022

Mentors on this team: Currently adding mentors to our team!

Children mentored to date: 0

Children to be mentored in 2023: 7-8

Local foster care partners: CASA of White County, Lonoke County, The Call: Cleburne County.

Local companies that support this project: Arkansas Fly Fishers, Lightning H Pawn and Auto LLC, Ryders Run Guide Service, Lightning H Outdoor Adventures.

Apply to mentor here: https://themayflyproject.com/mentoring/

Contact our lead: lightninghcattleco@yahoo.com

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Beebe, Arkansas Project

 The freedom that the river provides from daily life is something that everyone should get to experience. 

Bryson Harpole

Lead Mentor, Beebe, Arkansas Project

Project Mentors

BRYSON HARPOLE, LEAD MENTOR

Beebe, Arkansas

My happy place is on the river. I love teaching and helping others find their love for the outdoors.

KIM DOLLINS, CO-LEAD MENTOR

Pangburn, Arkansas

I grew up in Southeast Missouri to Central Arkansas fishing creeks, ponds and lakes. Fishing has always been a big part of my life and I look forward to passing that down to the generations to come. 

News & Events

Salt Lake City, Utah Project News!

Salt Lake City, Utah Project News!

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Children in foster care are getting the chance to learn a new hobby: fly fishing. It's part of a free program that pairs a child with a safe mentor who also teaches them life skills. "I'm hoping these kids can just step out of their normal...

Clabough Foundation Support, Bend, Oregon!

Clabough Foundation Support, Bend, Oregon!

The Bend Mayfly Project is excited to be the recipient of the Clabough Foundation grant! The Clabough Foundation emphasizes environmental stewardship, education activities, arts and culture, social services, and community based programs that create a positive change...

First Annual, Kings River Smallmouth Shootout!

First Annual, Kings River Smallmouth Shootout!

What's better than a fly fishing tournament to support TMP in Fayetteville?! What: First Annual Kings River Smallmouth Shootout, sponsored by Mclellan’s! Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023 Time: TBD, around 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Kings River Outfitters in Eureka...

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