# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fly Fishing Merit Badge Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Scouts, join expert anglers for 2 days of casting, knot tying, fishing and more. 8/17 & either 4/18 or rain date 8/19.About this EventScouts of America Fly Fishing Merit Badge will be taught by expert fishermen from 5+ local organizations and overseen by the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association's Merit Badge Counselor, Kassi Donnelly. Angling organizations: Rhode Island Trout Unlimited, United Fly Tyers of RI, Fly-Fishers International, Rhody Fly Rhodders and Wood River Fly Fishing Club.This two-day workshop will cover all Requirements listed for the Badge, including fun activities of fly-tying, casting, knot tying, sampling aquatic bugs to match fishing lures, and even fishing. Registration is $30 plus Eventbrite fees and includes the Scouts Pamphlet on Fly-Fishing.Plan to attend Day One on Monday, 8/17 at the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association in Hope Valley, RI. Depending on rain and wind, Day Two will either be 8/18 or 8/19 and guardians will be informed upon pick up on 8/17. Day Two will be at a fishing location, at Carolina Trout Hatchery, accessible off of rt 112, at 13 Old Richmond Townhouse Rd, Carolina, RI 02812. Timing for both dates is 9am - 2:30pm."My Kind of River" video on youtube highlights the outstanding fishing in this nationally designated Wild and Scenic Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuXuyUwC6SgFor questions, Contact Kassi Donnelly, kassi@wpwa.orgRegistration is required. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hope-valley/fly-fishing-merit-badge-workshop/100001984489874636 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hope Valley - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association - **lat**: 41.5410289 - **long**: -71.6965118 - **full address**: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, Rhode Island, Hope Valley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fly Fishing Merit Badge Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b1745455fa4081d9f97dbde6fcbc943d22f0853f7bc1bca1d1d53e8c1cf2caa8-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcaa8d74-gmir.jpg?v=1773255338 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fly Fishing Merit Badge Workshop being held? - **A:** Fly Fishing Merit Badge Workshop takes place on Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, Rhode Island, Hope Valley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fly Fishing Merit Badge Workshop? - **A:** Fly Fishing Merit Badge Workshop is organized by WPWA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fly Fishing Merit Badge Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hope Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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