More than 40,000 Scouts can fish Badger Tenkara kids fishing rods at the National Scout Jamboree
It's no secret by now that tenkara is an excellent way to introduce
children to fishing. We've discussed it in our blog posts (Tenkara
and Kids & Family
Fun with Tenkara*) and both of us have done a lot of fishing with tenkara
rods and young anglers. It has proved itself a standout choice among kids
fishing rods because it is easy for kids as young as 2* to catch fish and have
fun! This is important to us because here at Badger, we believe that positive
experiences with the outdoors as a child are the foundation for healthy
relationships with the outdoors as an adult. We believe this because that is
how we became avid sportsmen ourselves!
We were both participants in Scouting as we grew up. Our troop was
exceptionally active, with a camp-out every month (even in Winter!), and
week-long summer camps. We hiked, camped, learned first aid, paddled canoes,
fished, and did service projects; all under safe supervision by dedicated
volunteer adults who set excellent examples of leadership and citizenship. It
was a highly positive formative experience for us, and we both feel it set the
tone for our outdoor adventuring as adults.
The Badger Tenkara SCOUT rod will be introducing participants to
tenkara at the National Scout Jamboree
This is why we are honored to announce that Badger Tenkara is proudly
sponsoring the Fly Fishing Merit Badge Activity Area for the 2017 National Scout
Jamboree! For the first time in the event's history, tenkara will be
available in the fishing activity area; over 40,000 Scouts will have the
opportunity to explore tenkara at the Jamboree by using our SCOUT
tenkara kids fishing rods.
We first started discussing the merits of tenkara with Scouting
leadership a few years ago. After a long conversation at a trade show, they
quickly recognized the advantages that a collapsible, ultra-lite, fixed line
rod offers young anglers on outdoor adventures.
At that point, we began to support the BSA National Fishing Task Force
in their evaluation of tenkara style fly fishing. They were well suited to
perform an extensive assessment and determine how tenkara could best fit into
Scouting. The testing occurred over several months, and we were excited to serve
as a resource for the process.
The Scouts have reached an important conclusion that we are very
excited to have been authorized to share with you:
Tenkara fly fishing rods are now officially a valid choice of gear to
use when Scouts are completing requirements for the
Fly Fishing Merit Badge!
Matt will be at the Jamboree getting the SCOUT
kids fishing rods rigged up and spending a few days fishing with Scouts as the
Jamboree begins. Stay tuned to Badger Tenkara for updates as we make tenkara
history, and introduce a record setting number of young anglers to tenkara!
This post was originally published at http://www.badgertenkara.com/badger-tenkara-blog/big-news-for-kids-fishing-rods-tenkara-fishing-debuts-at-the-2017-national-scout-jamboree
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