Mission Arlington Tackle Drive

In 2021 North Texas Fishing Addicts (NTXFA) wanted to do a tackle drive for an organization that gave back to their community.  After months of searching, Mission Arlington appeared in our cross hairs after it was suggested from a member in our Facebook fishing community. Mission Arlington gives to their community on a daily basis from clothes, food, hygiene care, activities for the youth, etc.

One activity they do is take the kids on a fishing outing every year. A local guide takes these youth on a fishing trip so they can get that outdoor experience. After talking with Mrs. Tillie Burgin, she said the guide also furnishes the fishing gear because they do not have any of their own.

Over the next couple of months, with help from members in our fishing community, we were able to collect and donate 30 Zebco fishing poles along with 30 tackle boxes. In addition, Jawtec Bait Company donated soft plastics to fill the tackle boxes. Now Mission Arlington has their own set of fishing gear to take with them whenever they want to go fishing.