SCOUTING AROUND
PURE FISHING Teams Up With The BSA
PURE FISHING has been named the exclusive fishing tackle provider for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree, celebrating 100 years of the Boy Scout organization.
PURE FISHING will operate educational exhibits such as the Berkley Power Bait Fish Tank, a fishing line knot tester, casting technique demonstrations and an Eco Conservation Display. Scouts can earn a one-of-a-kind special issue Fish Hook Lake Patch by catching a fish during the Jamboree.
Scouts will be fishing with tackle from the popular brands of Shakespeare, Berkley, and Stren. Tackle includes Shakespeare rod and reel combos, Berkley Gulp! Earthworms, and Gulp! Catfish bait, and Stren monofilament fishing line.
Ben Jelsema, chairman BSA Fishing Task Force, said, “Everyone expects 2010 to be the biggest, most dynamic and rewarding fishing venue for the Scouts ever. The fishing program at Fish Hook Lake is one of the most popular events at the Jamboree,”
Over 300,000 people from across the globe, including over 40,000 Scouts and BSA staffers, are scheduled to convene at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia this July 26. The 10-day event location will temporarily be the third largest city in the state, complete with its own zip code.
The jamboree program reflects the skills of scouting –physical fitness, environmental conservation, our national heritage and the true spirit of scouting. Amid the thousands of colorful tents that will house participants and provide program and support services, there is an infrastructure that provides a safe and secure environment at Fort A.P. Hill. Everything from bus systems, telephone and Internet, to first-aid stations and a hospital, police, and fire departments, pot offices, food warehouses, a daily newspaper, and retail stores (trading posts and concession stands) provide all the support and program services needed for an outstanding event.
Scouts will enjoy many different experiences such as fishing, fly fishing, rappelling, scuba, kayaking, rafting, and sailing. Additional activities include trap shooting, archery, bike-a-thons, buckskin games, confidence courses, conservation trail, and more.
For more information about PURE FISHING, visit PUREFISHING.COM. Go to scouting.org for more information on BSA, the 2010 National Jamboree, and how to become a scout or scout volunteer.
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