Boulder Flycasters has historically been an active in participant in Boy Scout of America education and merit badge projects. Scouts have actively participated in our conservation projects while earning their merit badge requirements. Our 2005 spring began with an introduction to fly fishing for Cub Scout Pack 377 in March at Eben Fine Park. The troop received instruction in fly fishing equipment, casting, fishing tactics and entomology. The cub scouts were especially excited about running around a nearby tree and returning holding their breath to simulate the stress a fish experiences when being landed by angler.
May 7th, the Longs Peak Council's Centennial District held their annual spring Camporee in Estes Park for Boy scouts, ages 11-18. The Camporee is an annual event held at Lake Estes to assist 200 scouts with their angling skills. Members of the St. Vrain and Alpine TU chapters and I were present helping kids with all levels of fishing ability. Numerous scouts were tutored by CTU volunteers helping teach them how to fly fish and cast. Those who participated learned in very difficult 20 to 25 mph winds and threatening snow squalls. Fortunately, only one baseball cap was unwontedly hooked in the adverse casting weather conditions.
Anyone interested in participating in these or other youth education and conservation projects please contact me (Larry Quilling) at the5quills@earthlink.net. Get to know some of our local scouts and volunteer for upcoming events.