Humans started fishing as a way to get food. Many cities and towns were established and grew because they were close to a source of fish. Today, most people fish as a hobby, releasing what they catch. Fishing gives you a chance to be outdoors near the water and have fun.
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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:
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Make a plan to go fishing. Determine where you will go and what type of fish you plan to catch. All of the following requirements are to be completed based on your choice.
Use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to plan what you need for your fishing experience.
Describe the environment where the fish might be found.
Make a list of the equipment and materials you will need to fish.
Determine the best type of knot to tie your hook to your line and tie it.
Choose the appropriate type of fishing rod and tackle you will be using. Have an adult review your gear.
Using what you have learned about fish and fishing equipment, spend at least one hour fishing following local guidelines and regulations.
Make a plan to go fishing. Determine where you will go and what type of fish you plan to catch. All of the following requirements are to be completed based on your choice.
Cub Scouts plan their fishing adventure.
Use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to plan what you need for your fishing experience.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts use Scouting America SAFE checklist for their fishing adventure.
Describe the environment where the fish might be found.
Cub Scouts create a fish environment diorama.
Cub Scouts learn what different fish like to eat and their environments by playing a tag-like game.
Cub Scouts describe fish environments and where they might be found.
Make a list of the equipment and materials you will need to fish.
Cub Scouts learn what equipment should go into a tackle box.
Determine the best type of knot to tie your hook to your line and tie it.
Cub Scouts practice fishing knots by doing stations around the meeting space.
Choose the appropriate type of fishing rod and tackle you will be using. Have an adult review your gear.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts have their fishing gear checked by an adult leader.
Using what you have learned about fish and fishing equipment, spend at least one hour fishing following local guidelines and regulations.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts go fishing for at least one hour.
