02 Scout Proficiency Angler

Angler 1.

Health and Safety Know the water safety rules and the appropriate precautions to be taken when fishing from a boat. Understand the dangers of wading in fresh water and shore fishing in the sea and the precautions to be taken. What basic hygiene precautions can you take when fishing?

2.

Angling Craft Go fishing in fresh or salt water on at least six occasions in three months. Keep a record of, or discuss with the examiner, these fishing trips showing numbers, species and size of fish caught, method, tackle and bait used, weather and water conditions.

3.

Explain why water plants are important.

4.

Show consideration for other water users.

5.

Tackle and Techniques Understand why it is important to discard used tackle appropriately.

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