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Big news for kids fishing rods: Tenkara fishing debuts at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree!

7/16/2017

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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. 

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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! 

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Stan Wright link
7/16/2017 04:03:31 pm

I would love more information on how to get those Tenkara rods to use in our Fly Fishing Merit Badge classes at our council camps.

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Matt @ Badger
7/16/2017 04:28:18 pm

Hi Stan -
We'd be happy to discuss getting your Scouts fishing tenkara! Please email me at fishon@badgertenkara.com, and we can talk about getting your Council outfitted.


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jim link
10/29/2017 01:55:11 pm

Its great to know that you taught a lot of young kids how to fish.
Fly fishing is always fun to do. But out of the traditional way tenkara is more fun too.

Its great to see there are lots of people being interested to learn tenkara technique.
Thanks for the awesome info.

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Mark link
10/30/2018 07:06:10 am

Just goes to show you that you don't really need a very expensive Rod if you are fishing to survive all you need is a rod this is an awesome article love the fact that to get spend time with kids and is a blessing man. Keep the article coming.

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Macie link
12/6/2020 07:01:56 pm

Great read thannk you

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