Fishing merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. This merit badge is for scouts to explore an interest in the hobby of fly fishing. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Stream fishing for trout and salmon has a special attraction to anglers who learn to fish moving waters. The nail knot is used to tie a fly line to the backing or to attach a leader to a line. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. Scoutingbsafly fishing merit badge wikibooks, open books. Scouts learn about how to be safe while fishing, how to tie various fishing knots, and good outdoor sportsman behavior while earning their fishing merit badge. Have the counselor sign your blue card and return to your troop advancements person. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements.
This merit badge is completely optional and no scout that is not interested in fly fishing needs to do it. June 7, 2012 the boy scouts at camp alexandertime on the water with fly rods earning their fly fishing merit badge. Long before there was spin fishing or bait casting, there was fly fishing. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. The blood knot or barrel knot attaches two lengths of monofilament lines together.
Having these skillbased requirements does not alienate anyone. Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Scoutingbsafly fishing merit badge wikibooks, open books for. Fishing information troop meetings main event categorized list of knots for fishing and fly fishing merit badges the arbor knot is used to attach fishing line to the reel arbor, keeping the line from coming loose on the reel. If a scout has already started working on a merit badge when a new edition of the pamphlet is introduced, he should continue to use the same merit badge pamphlet and fulfill the requirements therein to earn the badge. Fishing merit badge fishing merit badge pamphlet 35899. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. The fishing merit badge is awarded to scouts that successfully show the ability to fish safely. Fly fishing merit badge pamphlet, fly fishing merit badge.
I must admit to a slight sense of apprehension when i first picked up the diminutive merit badge series booklet, flyfishing, one summer day while spending a week with my son jack at our local boy scouts of america bsa camp. Fly fishing merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Forestry merit badge forestry merit badge pamphlet 35901. Oct 18, 2011 the only significant difference is that as new merit badges are introduced, the requirements are posted here. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 6. Public mb pamphlets boy scout troop 114 polkville, north.
Fly fishing merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Fishing merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Fly fishing the smokies offers the course scouts need to successfully obtain their fly fishing merit badge. Review with your counselor how to care for this equipment. Registration instructions are on flyer to the right side of this screen. Fishing merit badge health concerns insect bites to help prevent bites bring bug spray so that bugs wont bite, but if you do get bit dont itch the bite because that might cause swelling. Portsmouth troop 164 historic district daniel webster council front of blue card on the back of the blue card fill in the merit badge name three. Revised january, 2019 requirements for the fly fishing merit badge. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. You may also be interested in eagle required merit badges or historical merit badges.
It is also important to note that a merit badge counselor is not to change, or deviate in any way, from the established requirements in the fishing merit badge pamphlet. Scouts should obtain a copy of the fly fishing merit badge pamphlet and be prepared to discuss requirements 1, 7, 8, and 9 before arriving. Public merit badges boy scout troop 127 nashville, illinois. Fly fishing merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. Demonstrate how to match a fly rod, line and leader to achieve a balanced system. For the flyfishing merit badge, the scout does not need to become an expert at casting a fly to earn a merit badge. Merit badges pamphlets pdf american business american cultures american heritage american labor animal science animation archaeology archery architecture and landscape architecture art astronomy athletics automotive maintenance aviation backpacking basketry bird study bugling camping canoeing chemistry chess citizenship in the community. Flyfishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. This workbook has been developed to help aid scouts in. Writing about cleaning a fish, climbing a rock face, sounding a bugle call, or any other skillbased requirement is not the same as doing the activity.
Fly fishing is a specialized form of fishing that combines skill and artistry. Using your illustration, a scout would fulfill any requirement of any merit badge by just writing about it. Merit badges are tools that scouts can use to pursue their individual interests. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks.
Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. The constant move ment of a stream presents a natural. The only significant difference is that as new merit badges are introduced, the requirements are posted here. Glfsc fly fishing merit badge clarkston scouting event. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in fly fishing activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Intro to fly fishing refresher classes 50 youll leave with the skills and knowledge to build a solid starting foundation for your angling journey. For the fishing merit badge, the scout does not need to become an expert angler to earn a merit badge. Get merit badge application blue card from your scoutmaster. Boy scouts of america fly fishing merit badge sample program. Feel free to forward this notice to interested scouts. Through the merit badge program, a scout also learns. The boy scout fly fishing merit badge handbook has information on bass, panfish, trout and saltwater. If its a bee sting dont try to pull it out because that might cause the stinger to. I know people are not fans of buying the booklets but there is a lot of good information in them.
Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Before you begin work on a merit badge, you must request approval from the scoutmaster and get a merit badge blue card on the front of the blue card fill in your name, address, city, troop, troop number, district and council. Have you by chance looked in the fishing merit badge booklet. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Some more info about answers fishing boy scouts america and boy scout fly. Merit badge counselors are volunteers that are knowledgeable in the topic and understand the goals of scouting. Merit badges pamphlets pdf american business american cultures american heritage american labor animal science animation archaeology archery architecture and landscape architecture art astronomy athletics automotive maintenance aviation backpacking basketry bird study bugling camping canoeing chemistry chess citizenship in the community citizenship in the nation citizenship in the world. Print the workbook, read and bring merit badge book, penpencil, paper.
It is also important to note that a merit badge counselor is not to change, or deviate in any way, from the established requirements in the flyfishing merit badge pamphlet. Scoutbook boy scouts fly fishing merit badge requirements. Demonstrate how to tie proper knots to prepare a fly rod for fishing. Discuss several types of fly lines, and explain how and when each would be used. The merit badge program provides opportunities for youth to explore more than 120 fields of skill and knowledge.
In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. Review materials below and print out pages 614 of pdf to bring to class. Boy scouts first class and up can join the michigan flyfishing club for an exciting day of tying flies, learning entomologybugs, tying useful knots, learning to properly cast a fly rod, explain equipment and safety, learn types of fish and how to get them, clean a fish and cook it. Always, always, always, keep the receipt from your blue card very important. Scouts fly fishing merit badge wilderness voyageurs. Be sure that you are familiar with the requirements for the merit badge your scout has selected. Scouts fly fishing merit badge earn scout fly fishing merit badges in ohiopyle pa if your girl and boy scouts are looking for a fun experience as well as a merit badge, the wilderness voyageurs scout fly fishing merit badge program is the way to go. How to cast a fly rod and fly fish on how to tie fishing knots videos by. Jun 08, 2012 june 7, 2012 the boy scouts at camp alexandertime on the water with fly rods earning their fly fishing merit badge. Merit badge counselors will be on hand to certify each scout. The boy scout merit badge course is two days long and custom tailored to teach scouts each requirement needed to obtain their fly fishing merit badges. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. A merit badge counselors role is to assist a scout over the hurdles of the merit badge requirements and increase his awareness in the deeper aspects of the subject from their knowledge and experience. Burke lake fishing merit badge important information for parents about how to prepare your scout for fishing merit badge program at burke lake park.
Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. Flyfishing troduction introduction flyfishing is a specialized form of fishing that emerged centuries ago, as far back as 1653, when sir izaak walton wrote the compleat angler, and perhaps to the time of the roman empire. Fly fishing merit badge us scouting service project. Add other sources that will apply to the fish in your area. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information.