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Members learn the delicate art of tying flies for fishing. Fishing methods taught may vary from fly fishing to lake fishing.

A teenager ice fishing

 

All project manuals are received through the Larimer County 4-H Extension office. These will be distributed to 4-H members through their organizational leaders (club leaders) after enrollment is complete.

 

 

 

4 -H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. The links to e-Records in the specific project areas are below. Record books are turned in at Interview Judging before our County Fair. In June, you will need to schedule an interview for each of your project areas and bring your record book with you to Interview Judging the week of the Larimer County 4-H Fair.

 

We have more information about how to fill out your record books here.

2023 - 2024 Record Book (PDF)

2023 - 2024 Record Book (DOCX)

Project units are designed for members 8-18 years old.

Unit 1 - Take the Bait

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn different casting methods
  • Learn how to decide on the proper tackle
  • Understand the basics of aquatic ecology
  • Learn the importance of clean environment

Unit 2- Reel in the Fun

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn how to tie fishing knots
  • Practice different types of casting
  • Make your own fishing tackle
  • Study the different characteristics of fish
  • Recognize the importance of water quality for fish habitat
  • Understand why fishing regulations are important
  • Prepare a fish meal for a family

Unit 3 - Cast into the future

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn how to determine the age of a fish
  • Disassemble and reassemble a fishing reel
  • Make artificial flies and lures
  • Modify fishing equipment
  • Design and craft a lure
  • Collect and identify aquatic insects

Thinking about signing up for the Sportfishing Project? Already enrolled but have questions? Contact us.


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1525 Blue Spruce Dr.     
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004

Phone: (970) 498-6000

 

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