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1. Explain to
your counselor the injuries that could occur while fishing and the
proper treatment, including cuts, scratches, puncture wounds, insect
bites, hypothermia, dehydration, and heat reactions. Explain how to
remove a hook that has lodged in your arm. Name and explain five safety
practices you should always follow while fishing.
2. Learn and explain 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 surgeon's loop. Explain how each
knot is used and when to use it.
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. Explain the importance of practicing Leave No Trace and how it
positively affects fishing resources.
7. Give the regulations affecting game fishing where you live.
Explain why they were adopted and what you accomplish by following
those regulations.
8. Explain what good outdoor sportsmanlike behavior is and how it
relates to fishermen. 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 two different kinds of fish and identify them. Release
at least one of them unharmed. Clean and cook another fish.
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