Fishing FUNdamentals

OBJECTIVES
 

• Introduce basic fishing skills to Joeys/cubs/scouts/ vennies/ leaders who have limited exposure to fishing.
• Improve the fishing skills at all levels of experience.
• Teach Scouts what equipment is needed, how to cast efficiently, how to rig their outfits effectively, and how to take proper care of all the gear.
• Introduce important knots,  
•  Cover possible risks and health threats while fishing and how to deal with the most likely problems.
• Emphasize conservation and the role that no-trace guidelines play in sport fishing.

(Fishing gear & Bait will be available on the day (please feel free to bring your own gear )

all Particapnats must have the following 

- water

- wide brim hat

-sunscreen

- a positive attidude  for FUN

- Joeys must have a  parent present at all times

if leaders want to fish then a fishing lincense will need to purchased from the below web site

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-recreational-fishing-licence