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The Fishing Belt Loop is an optional requirement of the Sportsman Activity Badge
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FISHING SPORTS BELT LOOP
Complete these three requirements:
- Review your local fishing regulations with your leader or adult partner. Explain why they are
important, and commit to following them.
- Demonstrate how to properly bait a hook.
- Try to catch a fish.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FISHING SPORTS PIN
Earn the Fishing beft loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
- Compete in a pack or connnunity fishing tournament
- Demonstrate how to clean a fish.
- Prepare a report on three different kinds of fish. Include information on preferred habitats, feeding habits, and recommended fishing techniques, baits, and equipment needed to catch it
- Draw a picture of three different types of fishing reels. Explain how each works.
- Tie three fishing flies. Use at least one to fish.
- Demonstrate proficiency in casting at a target 30 feet away.
- Select a species of fish and draw a picture of it, correctly labeling each part and its function.
- Replace the line in a fishing reel.
- Make a simple pole and line fishing rig. Use it to catch a fish.
- Catch a fish using artificial bait or lures.
- Practice:fishing on five occasions, complying with local fishing regulations and the Outdoor Code.
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