Grizzly bears in the wild use their fishing skills to catch good, nutritious food. After you complete this Adventure, you’ll be able to do the same thing. You won’t have to use your paws and teeth, however. Instead, you’ll use a cane pole or a rod and reel. You’ll also learn about the fish that live nearby and the rules that must be followed when fishing. And who knows? You may discover a hobby that you can enjoy for years to come. So, grab your tackle, and let’s go fishing.
Safety MomentPrior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
Before starting the Adventure:
During the Adventure:
Once you know your local fishing rules and regulations, here are the 6 things to know to keep you and others safe:
Learn about three types of fish in your area.
Learn about your local fishing regulations with your den leader or an adult.
List three of the regulations you learned about, and one reason each regulation exists.
Become familiar with the safe use of the fishing equipment you will be using on your outing.
Learn the proper way to attach the hook, lure, or fly to the line.
Go on a fishing adventure, and for 30 minutes or more, put into practice the things you learned about fish and fishing equipment.
Learn about three types of fish in your area.
Cub Scouts practice casting a rod and learn about different types of fish.
Cub Scouts learn about fish at a zoo or aquarium.
Cub Scouts learn about local fish from a guest speaker.
Cub Scouts learn three types of fish in their local community.
Learn about your local fishing regulations with your den leader or an adult.
Cub Scouts learn about local fish regulations from a guest speaker.
Cub Scouts learn about fishing regulations in your area.
List three of the regulations you learned about, and one reason each regulation exists.
Cub Scouts create a matching game learning their local fishing regulations.
Cub Scouts document fishing regulations they learned.
Become familiar with the safe use of the fishing equipment you will be using on your outing.
Cub Scouts make their own bamboo fishing pole.
Cub Scouts become familiar with a rod and reel.
Learn the proper way to attach the hook, lure, or fly to the line.
Cub Scouts learn a simple fishing knot to attach a hook, lure or fly to a line.
Go on a fishing adventure, and for 30 minutes or more, put into practice the things you learned about fish and fishing equipment.
Cub Scouts go fishing with their den or pack.
Cub Scouts participate in a local fishing derby.
Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies
Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments
Managing Member Calje
David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.
President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.
Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
