NPAA Member Michael Brand Hosts Certified Instructor Training
Category: npaa
May 23rd, 2013 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified May 23rd, 2013 at 12:00 AM
NPAA member Michael R. Brand #876, hosted a Boy Scouts of America – Certified Angler Instructor Training at S-F Scout Ranch, Saint Louis Missouri. The training took place May 17-19th. At this event, under the Direction Bob Sousa and 5 additional BSA Certified Angler Instructors from across the Central Region; 25 BSA Adult Leaders were trained on both Fishing and Fly Fishing Instructional efforts.
After successfully completing our 2 day event, the entire team hosted a Fishing and Fly Fishing Merit Badge Skill Center where more 100 Scouts ages 11-18, were provided an opportunity to earn the Fishing and Fly Fishing Merit Badge and complete the certification test for designation as a BSA Complete Angler. Fishing educational stations were setup where Scouters worked with the Boy Scouts and reviewed the following: safety, fishing combos and how to cast each of them, fishing identification, knots, bait, parts of a fish and fishing techniques, fly casting, fly tying, and had each Scout clean and cook a Trout. Near the end of the event the Missouri Department of Conservation message was reviewed.
Michael Brand said ‘What was so gratifying was teaching the Boy Scouts everything they need to earn the Fishing and Fly Fishing Merit badge but more importantly we provided them introduction to a lifetime hobby and appreciation of the outdoors.”
Brand went on to point out that you can find out more information about Fish Camp Social Media and S-F Scout Ranch at the following links. Together we are growing the sport of fishing!!!
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