Scout Angler Activity Badge (Fishing Republic)

Scouts Angler Activity Badge Sponsored by Fishing Republic

Develop your angling acumen, the sense of pride from reeling in a big catch to the enjoyment from being outside and close to the water’s edge.

How to earn your badge:

1) Learn the water safety rules and the proper precautions to take when fishing from the bank, shore line, or from a boat.

2) Learn the basic hygiene precautions to take when fishing.

3) Go fishing at least four times in two different places.

Make a note of:

• the number of fish you caught
• species and size of your fish
• your method, tackle and bait used
• the weather and water conditions.

4) Choose the correct equipment and method for where you plan to fish.

5) Learn to assemble a rod, reel or pole.

6) Choose the right form of bait, lure or fly for your planned fishing activity.

7) Show you can cast correctly and accurately into a target area a suitable distance away, depending on the equipment you are using.

8) Tie at least three different knots for your chosen method of fishing.

9) Show how to correctly handle a fish, unhook it and return it into the water.

10) Explain how different species of fish have different habitats.

• Talk about how this, and weather conditions, can affect your method of fishing.

Supported by Go Outdoors.