Fishing Merit Badge
Learn to identify fishing rods and reels, compare fishing outfits, demonstrate proper equipment use and care, and master fishing techniques to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- 1. Safety on the Water Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in fishing activities, and what …
- Fishing Outfits & Equipment Care Discuss the differences between two types of fishing outfits.
- Using Fishing Equipment Demonstrate the proper use of two different types of fishing equipment.
- Essential Fishing Knots Demonstrate how to tie the following knots: improved clinch knot, Palomar knot, uni knot, uni to uni knot, and arbor …
At a glance
- Requirements
- 10
- Category
- Sports
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 30, 2026