Lesson Plan : Setting up a Fishing line

Teacher Name:
 Brandon del Rio
Grade:
 College/University
Subject:
 Other

Topic:
 How to set up your fishing rod.
Content:
 Fishing, setup, rod, line, any associated fishing rod equipment
Goals:
 Acquire the knowledge to efficiently set up a fishing rod and line. Along with changing spool line.
Objectives:
 Experience hands on how to set up, maintain and care for their fishing rod. Should be able to recreate the process flawlessly after practice.
Materials:
 Fishing rod Line Spool Sinkers Swivels Hooks Bait Leader
Introduction:
 Familiarize yourself with the fishing rod and its accessories. Learn where everything goes and what they are used for.
Development:
 Explain step by step how to assemble the rod, order in which each accessory goes (line on spool, stretch out to rod, sinker, etc)
Practice:
 Bring out a rod - breakdown of rod, then begin to recreate step by step process and progress (visually)
Accommodations:
 There is not one correct way tie a knot, show different examples and give pro/cons to see which way people are comfortable most tying the knot.
Checking For Understanding:
 ask questions, if someone has a problem walk it through with them
Closure:
 give a small handbook / guide with step by step pictures written/drawn on how to tie knots, assemble the rod, order, etc.
Evaluation:
 Accidentally snap part of the line, levels can differentiate (snap on spool, swivel only, leader comes off, hook snaps, etc) and ask student to repair it.
Teacher Reflections:
 Reflect on how to make it easier for students to understand. improve on clarification when needed and positive encouragement.

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