Group Tackle Box

Before the meeting:

1. Build out a tackle box with the needed items for the fishing trip.
2. Set up the meeting space with the tackle box on a surface that Cub Scouts can gather around.

During the meeting:

1. Share with Cub Scouts that a tackle box is what someone fishing will use to store all the items needed for a fishing trip.
2. Hold up each item and ask a Cub Scout to name the item and explain what it is used for.
   • Fishing line- the main thing everything else is attached to.
   • Fishing license- if we are stopped by a game warden, we need to have proof we are allowed to fish.
   • Barbless hooks- these hooks don’t hurt the fish as much and are easier to remove.
   • Bobbers- this allows us to see when a fish has taken a bite, because it will dip under the water as the fish tries to swim away.
   • Sinkers- to put the hook lower into the water.
   • Swivels- to help change out bait and hooks easier.
   • Bait-food for the fish.
   • Needle nose pliers- to help remove hooks, bend hooks and clamp sinkers.
   • Scissors- to cut fishing line,
   • First aid kit- in case you get hurt,
   • De-hooker- to help remove a hook if a fish has swallowed it,
   • Trash bag- to collect any trash or fishing line you find or need to throw away.

Tip: Bring this tackle box on your fishing trip.