Attention anglers! On August 10-12, the Fishing League Worldwide Expo will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center! This incredible event will feature hundreds of exhibitors and activities all centered around the sport of fishing! Plus, this year Hot Springs is hosting the Expo in conjunction with the return of the Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of professional bass fishing! If you love to fish, then you won't want to miss this amazing weekend!

This is the fifth time that the Forrest Wood Cup will be held in Hot Springs, with the city having previously hosted the event in 2005, 2007, 2011, and 2015. This year's tournament will be held on beautiful Lake Ouachita, with live weigh-ins happening at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena.

FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, organizing and sanctioning more than 250 bass-fishing tournaments annually across the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, South Africa and South Korea! Each year, anglers win millions of dollars during these intense international competitions. The FLW Expo is a chance for amateurs and professionals alike to see the latest in fishing gear, from bait to boats and everything in between!

To make things even more exciting, Hot Springs Village will host a booth at the Convention Center to show attendees all of the amazing features of the Village!

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