Fly Fishing Merit Badge
Learn fly rod setup, tie essential knots, cast techniques, fly tying, matching the hatch, catch and release ethics, and catch your first fish to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- 1. Safety First Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in fly-fishing activities and …
- Balanced Fly Tackle Demonstrate how to match a fly rod, line, and leader to achieve a balanced system.
- 2. Gear & Rigging Demonstrate how to tie proper knots to prepare a fly rod for fishing:
- Fly Types and Imitation Explain how and when each of the following types of flies is used: dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers, bass bugs, …
At a glance
- Requirements
- 11
- Category
- Sports
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 29, 2026