
By working on the requirements for the Fly Fishing merit badge, Scouts come to appreciate and enjoy catching fish with a fly rod. They learn how to prepare for a safe fishing outing and to observe local regulations. Scouts become familiar with the knots needed for fly fishing. Then they put their knowledge to use by catching some fish.
Help for the Fly Fishing Merit Badge
Requirements for the Fly Fishing Merit Badge
Fly Fishing Merit Badge RequirementsDownload
Download printable checkoff sheet for Fly Fishing Merit Badge (PDF format)
Download printable note sheet for Fly Fishing Merit Badge (PDF format)
Printable checkoff sheet for all Scouts BSA merit badges
Resources and Related Achievements

Find Places to Fish
TakeMeFishing.org has an interactive map which will help you to locate the places to fish closest to you. Just enter your zip code and then look at the map.

Fishing Troop Program Feature
The Fishing troop program feature will help your Scouts BSA youth leaders plan a series of meetings and a weekend outing around a fishing theme.
Splash! Scouts BSA Nova Award
This Nova award can be earned by youth who complete achievements related to water science.
Wildlife Management Troop Program Feature
The Wildlife Management troop program feature focuses on keeping the balance in nature which wildlife need to thrive. This ties in with the conservation aspects of the Fly Fishing merit badge.
Nature and Environment Troop Program Feature
A third option for a series of meetings is to do the Nature and Environment program feature. This also meshes well with the environmental aspects of the Fly Fishing merit badge requirements.
National Outdoor Awards – Aquatics
The National Outdoor Awards recognize youth who participate in outdoor activities. The Aquatics award includes options for fishing.
Fishing Merit Badge
Scouts who enjoy the Fly Fishing merit badge might also want to try the Fishing badge.
Fishing Ranger Elective
If you have older Scouts who are als involved in Venturing, they can look at the Fishing Ranger elective also. Or just check it out for some more ideas about how to keep older youth engaged while working on the requirements for the Fly Fishing merit badge.
Fishing Resources from BSA
BSA has lots of resources to help you with your fishing program.
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