Virginia 4-H Fishing Fin-atics


Basic Angling Education Series

The Basic Angling Education Series is a manual of lesson plans developed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to assist people in their efforts to teach fishing. Volunteers who complete a seven-hour training will receive this outstanding manual for free.

I. Responsible Angling Lessons

A. Introduction to Fishing
B. Manners to Fish By
C. Safety, Safety, Safety

II. Aqua-Knowledge

A. Getting to Know You
B. The Natur of the Bait

III. Angling Skills Lessons

A. Knotting To It
B. Assembly Required
C. At the End of the Line
D. Classroom Casting
E. Alternative Casting
F. Challenge Games for Teaching Casting
G. What a Fake

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