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Requirements October 1914 until April 1923

1. Catch and name seven different species of fish by the usual angling methods (fly-casting, bait-casting, trolling, and bait fishing).  At least one species must be taken by fly-casting and one by bait casting.  In single-handed fly-casting the rod must not exceed seven ounces in weight; in double-handed fly-casting one ounce in weight may be allowed for each foot in length; in bait-fishing and trolling the rod must not exceed ten feet in length nor twelve ounces in weight

2. Show proficiency in accurate single handed casting with the fly for distances of 30, 40, and 50 feet, and in bait-casting for distances of 40, 60, and 70 feet.

3. Make three artificial flies (either after three standard patterns, or in imitation of different natural flies) and take fish with at least two of them.  Make a neat single gut leader at least four feet long, or a twisted or braided leader at least three feet long.  Splice the broken joint of a rod neatly.

4. Give the open season for the game fishes in his vicinity, and explain how and why they are protected by law.

Requirements April 1923 until January 1924

1.  Catch and name seven different species of fishes by the usual angling methods (fly-casting, bait-casting, trolling, and bait fishing).  At least one species must be taken by fly-casting or by bait casting.

2. Show proficiency in fly-casting with the fly for distances of 30, 40, and 50 feet, or in bait-casting for distances of 40, 60, and 70 feet.

3. Name and describe at least five standard fly patterns, and tie one fly to conform with these patterns, or make a spoon troll. plug or any other form of artificial bait, and prove its worth by catching fish with it.  Make out of gut a neat single leader at least four feet long.  Splice the broken joint of a rod or in some other way show proficiency in repairing broken tackle. 

4. Give the open season for the game fishes in his vicinity, and explain how and why they are protected by law.

Requirements January 1924 until January 1925

1. Catch and name seven different species of fishes by the usual angling methods (fly-casting, bait-casting, trolling, and bait-fishing). At least one species must be taken by fly-casting or one by bait-casting.

2. Show proficiency in fly-casting with the fly for distances of 30 to 50 feet, or in bait-casting for distances of 40, 60, and 70 feet.

3. Name and describe at least five standard fly patterns,  or make spoon troll, plug or any other form of artificial bait, and prove its worth by catching fish with it.  Make out of gut a neat single leader at least four feet long.  Splice the broken joint of a rod or in some other way show proficiency in repairing broken tackle.

4. Give the open season for the game fishes in his vicinity, and explain how and why they are protected by law.

Requirements January 1925 until May 1925

1.  Catch and identify at least one specimen from each of three local species of fish by the usual angling methods (fly-casting, bait-casting, trolling, and bait-fishing).  At least one species must be taken by fly-casting or one by bait-casting

2. Show proficiency in fly-casting with the fly for distances of 30 or 40 feet, or in bait-casting for distances of 40, 60, and 70 feet. 

3. Name and describe at least five standard fly patterns,  or make a fly, spoon troll, plug or any other form of artificial bait lure and prove its worth by catching fish with it.  Make a neat single gut leader at least four feet long.  Splice the broken joint of a rod or in some other way show proficiency in repairing broken tackle. 

4. Give the open season for the game fishes in his vicinity, and explain how and why they are protected by law.

Requirements May 1925 until June 1952

1.  Catch and identify at least one specimen from each of three local species of fish by the usual angling methods (fly-casting, bait-casting, trolling, and bait-fishing).  At least one species must be taken by fly-casting or one by bait-casting

2. Show proficiency and accuracy in fly-casting with the fly for distances of 30 or 40 feet, or in bait-casting for distances of 40, 60, and 70 feet.

3. Name and describe at least five standard fly patterns,  or make a fly, spoon troll, plug or any other form of artificial bait lure and prove its worth by catching fish with it.  Make a neat single gut leader at least four feet long.  Splice the broken joint of a rod or in some other way show proficiency in repairing broken tackle.

4. Give the open season for the game fishes in his vicinity, and explain how and why they are protected by law.