Scouts BSA Fly Fishing Merit Badge

Scouts BSA (Ages 11-17) - Begin to Earn Your Fly Fishing Merit Badge
Two dates are being offered April 5th & May 3rd
Pick one date to start your Merit Badge. Limit of 20 students per day.
Register by end of day, March 26th.
April 5th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, please arrive by 9:15 am. The Merit Badge will have four sessions in the day, each a hour long, with a hour lunch break. Must bring your own lunch. Water and simple snacks will be provided.
May 3rd 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, please arrive by 9:15 am. The Merit Badge will have four sessions in the day, each a hour long, with a hour lunch break. Must bring your own lunch. Water and simple snacks will be provided.
Sessions will focus on:
- Knots
- Fly tying
- Casting
- Bugs and reading the water
For Youth 12 years-of-age and older, a fishing license will be needed to finish the Merit Badge but won't be needed the day of the course offered here.
Location is Crystal Peak Park in Verdi.
Cost:
$20 registration fee if you bring your own rod & reel.
$65 registration fee to receive a rod and reel combo set with carrying bag.
Combo set will include: 8-foot 5/6-weight 3-piece fly fishing rod, size 5/6 rim-control reel, pre-spooled with backing, line and leader, includes custom fly tackle assortment, brown/green.
Work towards your Fly Fishing Merit Badge, which will require additional fishing experiences & catching, and signed off by a counselor.
A parent, qualified adult, or unit leader is required to attend.
No adult fee. Adults will not participate.
Questions: contact Tammy Rodeback at tammy.rodeback@scouting.org or 775-787-1111 ext. 219.
Crystal Peak Park
Saturday 04-05-2025
10:00 AM PT to 3:00 PM PT
May 3rd Saturday
Crystal Peak Park
Saturday 05-03-2025
10:00 AM PT to 3:00 PM PT