The Senior Scout may choose to complete all of the elements from either Part A, B or C
Part A: Course Angling*
- Load a fixed spool reel with line.
- Make up both; a float rod, and a feeder rod.
- Make up a cast for a waggler float, a stick float, and a ledger rig.
- Tie a spade end hook to a trace.
- Show a knowledge of local waters, both lakes and rivers, and the types of bait used.
- Demonstrate a Blood Knot and a stopper knot.
- Produce photographs of recent catches.
- Identify, from pictures, six coarse fish.
Part B: Game Angling*
- Make up a cast and attach dropper flies using a Blood Knot.
- Tie three different varieties of fly.
- 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.
- Be able to identify both Rainbow and Brown Trout.
- Produce photographs of recent catches.
*In both A and B know the "Close Seasons" and licenses required.
Part C: Sea Angling
- Load either a fixed spool reel or a multiplier reel with line.
- Tie a 'Shock Leader' to the main line.
- Make up a trace of two paternoster hook lengths.
- Discuss with the examiner the difference between pier and beach fishing.
- Explain the dangers involved in:
a. Tides and their movements.
b. Fishing during darkness.
c. Wading. - Produce photographs of recent catches and identify baits used to catch different species.