Fishing


Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.

Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
______ 1.  Review your local fishing regulations with your leader or adult partner. Explain why they are important, and commit to following them.
______ 2.  Demonstrate how to properly bait a hook.
______ 3.  Try to catch a fish.

Sports Pin
Earn the Fishing belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
______  1.  Compete in a pack or community fishing tournament.
______  2.  Demonstrate how to clean a fish.
______  3.  Prepare a report on three different kinds of fish. Include information on preferred habitats, feeding habits, and recommended fishing techniques, baits, and equipment needed to catch it.
______  4.  Draw a picture of three different types of fishing reels. Explain how each works.
______  5.  Tie three fishing flies. Use at least one to fish.
______  6.  Demonstrate proficiency in casting at a target 30 feet away.
______  7.  Select a species of fish and draw a picture of it, correctly labeling each part and its function.
______  8.  Replace the line in a fishing reel.
______  9.  Make a simple pole and line fishing rig. Use it to catch a fish.
______ 10.  Catch a fish using artificial bait or lures.
______ 11.  Practice fishing on five occasions, complying with local fishing regulations and the Outdoor Code.
 
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Last Updated: 9/7/00 JRC