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Bamboo Pole

Bear – 3rd Grade

A Bear Goes Fishing

Elective

Requirement 4

Bamboo Pole

Bear – 3rd Grade

A Bear Goes Fishing

Elective

Requirement 4

Bamboo Pole

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts make their own bamboo fishing pole.

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Directions

Before the meeting:

Collect the materials needed.
Learn how to make a bamboo fishing rod by watching this YouTube video, “A Bear Goes Fishing” – Bamboo Fishing Pole Construction.”
- Find a suitable stick or bamboo pole that is about 6-10 feet long and has a diameter of about 1/2 to 1 inch. Look for a stick that is straight and sturdy.
- Tie the fishing line to the end of the stick or bamboo pole. Use a Palomar knot.
- Attach the fishing hook to the end of the fishing line using an improved clinch knot.
Build a bamboo fishing rod to identify key areas that Cub Scouts may have a challenges with and to use an example. .
Set up meeting space giving Cub Scouts plenty of room to build their bamboo fishing rod and practice casting.

During the meeting:

Explain to Cub Scouts they will be building their own bamboo fishing pole.
Hand each Cub Scout a pole, piece of fishing line and washer or practice plug.
Demonstrate how to tie the fishing line to the end of the pole.
Assist Cub Scouts, if needed, to attach their fishing line to their pole.
Demonstrate how to tie the washer to the end of their fishing line.
Assist Cub Scouts, if needed, in attaching their washer to the end of their fishing line.
Allow Cub Scouts to take turns practicing casting.