Item Name: Angling 1937 - 1938

Item ID: Anglin-C2a

Collector Rating: 1

Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge

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.