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Fishing Merit Badge
Join us in Ohiopyle, where we are surrounded by a fly-fishing
Shangri-la. A short cast out the back door will land in the Youghiogheny
River, and a long cast out the front door will land in Meadow Run. Within
the boundaries of Ohiopyle State Park, you can choose from more than 25
miles of fishable water. Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout or Small Mouth
Bass, you decide what fish you are chasing for the day. Day 1 Have no fear, we will start at the very beginning! After a brief “classroom” introduction to terminology and bug life, we will head out for some casting practice. A little more time learning the basic knots and attaching flies. Next it is time to get the feet wet. Off to the banks of the Youghiogheny River, to see what fish we can find. Throughout the afternoon you will work on understanding currents and where fish feed. Day 2 Mornings are for bugs, we will search around and discover what bugs are hatching and the Trout are feeding on. This leads us straight to fishing strategy and fish behavior, then time to break out the rods again. Improving the accuracy of casts, more difficult knots, and fly selection are on the agenda today. All merit badge requirements will be met except for the cleaning and cooking of fish. We practice a catch and release ethic during all of our trips and clinics. Duration: 2 days Attend as a unit or individually. Wilderness Voyageurs will provide all necessary fishing equipment: Fly rods, Tippet, Fly Line, Flys, instructors, and lunch You provide a great attitude and desire to learn, also bring a pair of old tennis shoes for wading in the water, and pack wool socks for keeping your feet a comfortable temperature. Participants receive a 10% discount on all fly-fishing merchandise at our store. Fly
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