Belmont Scouts Charge Rapids and Fly Fish in Deerfield MA

Luke Fitzpatrick (left) and Leo Carpenter lead the charge into Class III rapids through the famed Zoar Gap of the Deerfield River on June 17. Belmont Troop 304 filled 3 rafts guided by CrabApple Whitewater in Deerfield MA. (Photo by CrabApple Whitewater)

Scout leader Dan Carpenter taught Jake Matias the finer points of fly fishing on the Deerfield River along the Mohawk Trail. Scouts can earn the fly fishing merit badge by learning how to select flies, tie knots, cast accurately, and of course, catch a fish. For more information, visit www.Troop304.org.