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Fishing Derby

Bear – 3rd Grade

A Bear Goes Fishing

Elective

Requirement 6

Fishing Derby

Bear – 3rd Grade

A Bear Goes Fishing

Elective

Requirement 6

Fishing Derby

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts participate in a local fishing derby.

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Supply List

Fishing poles, one per Cub Scout
Fishing line
Barbless hooks
Fishing net
Bait or tackle based on the fish you will be fishing for
Tacklebox
Fishing pliers or multitool
Den first aid kit
Cub Scout Six Essentials
Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)

Directions

Before the meeting:

Find a local fishing derby.
Email date and times for fishing derby to parents and legal guardians. Remind them to bring their own equipment unless the fishing derby is proving the equipment.
Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation

During the meeting:

Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
Gather the den members at the fishing derby.
Remind Cub Scouts to use their fishing knowledge to get their fishing gear ready.
Have Cub Scouts fish during the fishing derby for at least 30 minutes.