Senior Fisherman

The Senior Scout may choose to complete all of the elements from either section A, B or C

A Course Angling*

(1) Load a fixed spool reel with line.

(2) Make up both; a float rod, and a feeder rod.

(3) Make up a cast for a waggler float, a stick float, and a ledger rig.

(4) Tie a spade end hook to a trace.

(5) Show a knowledge of local waters, both lakes and rivers, and the types of bait used.

(6) Demonstrate a Blood Knot and a stopper knot.

(7) Produce photographs of recent catches.

(8) Identify, from pictures, six coarse fish.

B Game Angling*

(1) Make up a cast and attach dropper flies using a Blood Knot.

(2) Tie three different varieties of fly.

(3) Demonstrate an overhead cast, with the fly coming to rest in a 1 metre circle, at a distance of 10 metres, 5 times out of 10.

(4) Be able to identify both Rainbow and Brown Trout.

(5) Produce photographs of recent catches.

*In both A and B know the "Close Seasons" and licenses required.
C Sea Angling

(1) Load either a fixed spool reel or a multiplier reel with line.

(2) Tie a 'Shock Leader' to the main line.

(3) Make up a trace of two paternoster hook lengths.

(4) Discuss with the examiner the difference between pier and beach fishing.

(5) Explain the dangers involved in:
(a) Tides and their movements.
(b) Fishing during darkness.
(c) Wading.

(6) Produce photographs of recent catches and identify baits used to catch different species.