Fishing Secret Skit

Required:
4 or 5 scouts
Script:
3 or 4 scouts in a group, all fishing and not catching anything. 1 other scout walks onstage, waves to them and they wave back. He sits aways away and starts fishing. He catches a fish and repeats it a few times.

One scout gets up and walks over to the scout that is catching fish.
Scout #1: I've been here fishing all day and haven't caught anything. You've almost caught your limit already. What's your secret?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Scout #1: What did you say?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Scout #1: Oh never mind! (walks back to buddies)
Scout #1: He's kinda strange. I couldn't understand him.

Repeat with each scout asking his secret until the last scout tries.
Last Scout : We've been here all day and haven't caught anything. What's your secret?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Last Scout : What?
Fish Scout : mumble mumble with mouth closed.
Last Scout : Oh, come on. You can tell me, buddy! (and gives him a slap on the back which causes the scout to take a big hard swallow and look kind of sick.)
Fish Scout : I said - 'You have to keep the worms warm!'

Cub Scouts Sports Pin: Fishing

Earn the Fishing belt loop and complete five of the following requirements:

1. Compete in a pack or community fishing tournament.
2. Demonstrate how to clean a fish in preparation for cooking and eating it. Properly dispose of any waste.
3. Prepare a report on three different kinds of fish. Include information on preferred habitats, feeding habits, and recommended fishing techniques, baits, and equipment needed to catch it. Tell your den or an adult family member what you learned.
4. Draw a picture of three different types of fishing reels. Explain how each works.
5. Identify three different fishing flies that are used in places you like to fish. Use at least one to fish.
6. Practice casting for 30 minutes at a target 30 feet away.
7. Select a species of fish and draw a picture of it, correctly labeling each part and its function.
8. Replace the line in a fishing reel.
9. Make a simple pole and line fishing rig. Use it to catch a fish.
10.  Catch a fish using artificial bait or lures.
11. Practice fishing on five occasions, complying with local fishing regulations and the Outdoor Code.

Cub Scout Sports Belt Loop: Fishing

Complete these three requirements:

1. Review your local fishing regulations with your leader or adult partner. Explain why they are important, and commit to following them.
2. Demonstrate how to bait a hook properly.
3. Spend at least 30 minutes trying to catch fish.

Fishing Merit Badge

FISHING

1. Do the following:
1. Discuss the prevention of and treatment for the following health concerns that could occur while fishing, including cuts and scratches, puncture wounds, insect bites, hypothermia, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and sunburn.
2. Explain how to remove a hook that has lodged in your arm.
3. Name and explain five safety practices you should always follow while fishing.
2. Discuss the differences between two types of fishing outfits. Point out and identify the parts of several types of rods and reels. Explain how and when each would be used. Review with your counselor how to care for this equipment.