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Fishing merit badge resources include the Fishing merit badge worksheet , links, and cross-references to related merit badges and Boy Scout awards.
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This is the Boy Scout Fishing Merit BadgeBoy Scouts can also earn the Fly Fishing merit badge.Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can earn the Cub Scout Fishing belt loop and pin.Venturers can work on the Fishing Ranger Award elective.
Fishing Merit Badge

Field of study:
Sports
Status:
Elective
BSA Advancement ID:
052
Created:
1952
Requirements Revision:
2003
Discontinued:
N/A
Pamphlet Revision:
2008
Contents
1 Fishing requirements
2 Notes
3 Requirement resources
4 Related awards
5 See also
6 External links
“
Every Scout ought to be able to fish in order to get food for himself. A tenderfoot [beginner] who starved on the bank of a river full of fish would look very silly, yet it might happen to one who had never learned to catch fish.
”
— Robert Baden-Powell in Scouting for Boys
Fishing is one of the elective merit badges for the William T. Hornaday Awards for Boy Scouts.
Fishing requirements
1. Do the following:
a. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the following health concerns that could occur while fishing, including cuts, scratches, puncture wounds, insect bites, hypothermia, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and sunburn.
b. Explain how to remove a hook that has lodged in your arm.
c. Name and explain five safety practices you should always follow while fishing.
2. Discuss the differences between two types of fishing outfits. Point out and identify the parts of several types of rods and reels. Explain how and when each would be used. Review with your counselor how to care for this equipment.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of two different types of fishing equipment.
4. Demonstrate how to tie the following knots: clinch, Palomar, turle, blood loop (barrel knot), and double surgeon's loop. Explain how and when each knot is used.
5. Name and identify five basic artificial lures and five natural baits and explain how to fish with them. Explain why bait fish are not to be released.
6. Do the following:
a. Explain the importance of practicing Leave No Trace techniques. Discuss the positive effects of Leave No Trace on fishing resources.
b. Discuss the meaning and importance of catch and release. Describe how to properly release a fish safely to the water.
7. Obtain and review a copy of the regulations affecting game fishing where you live. Explain why they were adopted and what you accomplish by following them.
8. Explain what good outdoor sportsmanlike behavior is and how it relates to anglers. Tell how the Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America relates to a fishing sports enthusiast, including the aspects of littering, trespassing, courteous behavior, and obeying fishing regulations.
9. Catch at least one fish. If regulations and health concerns permit, clean and cook a fish you have caught. Otherwise, acquire a fish and cook it.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:Boy Scout Requirements, 2011 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34765)
The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator.Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.
Notes

A FREE workbook for Fishing is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Fishing requirements.
meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions ofBoy Scout merit badge workbooks,Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.
Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
"Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
Please be aware that there are Fish eating advisories in several areas of the continental US. The cooking requirement does not require you to eat the fish you catch, just to cook a fish. You may wish to obtain a fish from the market to cook and eat. Click here for an example fish consumption advisory.
This badge is one of the elective merit badges of the William T. Hornaday Awards for Boy Scouts.
The BSA Fishing Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Fishing as one of your monthly themes.
Requirement resources
The Troop Fishing Monthly Theme includes meeting and activity materials.
1. First Aid: Cuts - Scratches - Puncture Wounds - Insect Bites - Hypothermia - Dehydration - Heat Reactions
Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Physcial
2. Fishing equipment: Cabela's - Bass Pro Shop
3. Fishing Videos: Basics for Kids - Advanced Fishing - How to fillet a fish
4. Knots
Clinch Knot, Palomar Knot, Turle Knot, Blood Loop or Barrel Knot, and Surgeon's Loop.
Animated Knots: Basic Scout Knots - Forty Scout knots - Special Knots - Sailing knots - Fishing knots - Folsoms Knots - Animatedknots.com - Great Animations - More Animated Knots - More great Animated Knots - Still more - Knot Videos - Basics Videos - Basics2
Other Knot Links: Advanced knots - Ropers Knots Page - Climbing Knots - Fishing knots - Knots Index
5. Fishing Lures: Cabela's - Bass Pro Shop
6. Leave No Trace
7. Fishing Licenses and Laws for your state
8. Outdoor Code
9. Cooking Fish including a dozen videos on how to fillet and cook, sanitaiton, and fish recipes.
The Boy Scout Handbook is the primary reference. See Cooking Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
See also: Cooking Merit Badge Pamphlet - Food Pyramid - Meal Planning - Recipes - Food Handling - Dutch Oven Cooking
Outdoor Cooking Videos: Food Selection - Food Quality - Stoves - Utensils - Water Purification - Leave No Trace
Cooking Gear: REI: Cookware - BSA Cooking Gear - REI: Stoves - Stove Safety
Dutch Oven Cooking: International Dutch Oven Society - USScouts.Org - MacScouter - dutchovencookware.com
Related awards
Sports-related awards
Boy Scout Merit Badges: Archery - Athletics - Climbing - Cycling - Fishing - Fly Fishing - Golf - Horsemanship - Orienteering - Rifle Shooting - Shotgun Shooting - Skating - Small-Boat Sailing - Snow Sports - Sports - Swimming - Water Sports - Whitewater
Venturing: Sports Bronze Award - Quest Award; Ranger Award electives: Cave Exploration - Cycling - Equestrian - Fishing - Hunting - Mountaineering - COPE - Shooting Sports - Winter Sports
Webelos Activity Badge: Aquanaut - Athlete - Sportsman
Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Archery - Badminton - Baseball - Basketball - BB-Guns - Bicycling - Bowling - Fishing - Flag Football - Golf - Gymnastics - Ice Skating - Marbles - Roller Skating - Snow Sports - Soccer - Softball - Swimming - Table Tennis - Tennis - Ultimate - Volleyball
BSA Awards for ALL levels: Physical Fitness Award
Hobby-related awards
Boy Scout Merit Badges: Art - Chess - Coin Collecting - Collections - Computers - Dog Care - Fishing - Gardening - Genealogy - Golf - Horsemanship - Pets - Photography - Radio - Railroading - Reading - Stamp Collecting
Venturing: Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award; Ranger Award electives: Cave Exploration - Cycling - Equestrian - Fishing
Webelos Activity Badges: Artist - Traveler
Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Art - Chess - Collecting - Computers
See also
Boy Scout portal
Varsity Scout portal
Venturing portal
Merit Badge information
An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
Also see: Most Popular Merit Badges – Merit Badge Policies – Eagle-Required Merit Badges – Merit Badge Days
Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)
External links
Take Me Fishing
Fishing Meritbadge Worksheets
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