Description
Develop your angling acumen, the sense of pride from reeling in a big catch to the enjoyment from being outside and close to the water’s edge.
How to earn your badge:
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Learn the water safety rules and the proper precautions to take when fishing from the bank, shore line, or from a boat.
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Learn the basic hygiene precautions to take when fishing.
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Go fishing at least four times in two different places.
Make a note of:
- the number of fish you caught
- species and size of your fish
- your method, tackle and bait used
- the weather and water conditions.
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Choose the correct equipment and method for where you plan to fish.
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Learn to assemble a rod, reel or pole.
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Choose the right form of bait, lure or fly for your planned fishing activity.
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Show you can cast correctly and accurately into a target area a suitable distance away, depending on the equipment you are using.
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Tie at least three different knots for your chosen method of fishing.
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Show how to correctly handle a fish, unhook it and return it into the water.
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Explain how different species of fish have different habitats.
Talk about how this, and weather conditions, can affect your method of fishing.
