A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information in the e-Record.

1. Record each fishing experience:
   a. Date
   b. Location
   c. Type (pond, lake, reservoir, stream, river or other)
   d. Name of body of water
   e. If you catch fish (if no, what do you think the reason was for not catching fish)
   f. If yes, include the following weather information about the day: time of day, air temperature, water temperature, cloud cover and other information about the weather
2. Complete a Catch and Release Fish for your five best fish, caught and released, OR your five best fish kept, depending on legal limits:
   a. Species, length (nose to tail)
   b. Girth (around middle)
   c. Approximate weight
3. Complete a Fishing Journal for each trip (whether you caught fish or not):
   a. Rod and reel used
   b. Types of rig/bait/lure used
   c. Techniques used
   d. Types of structure fished
   e. Other things you want to remember about this trip

C. A display board is to be a specific skill-level area related to the exhibit. When using a display board, it is strongly recommended to use photos, drawings or other illustrations rather than actual items (i.e. rods, reels, other tackle or accessories). Educational materials shall not extend beyond the edges of display boards (no wooden display cases). Exhibits may include stand-alone items such as hand-wrapped rods or hand-made lures. The standardized display board size of 4’ x 3’ with sides that do not overlap is to be used for 4-H projects.
D. Hooks must be removed from lures and jigs when these items are used in an exhibit. The exceptions are artificial flies, which may be exhibited with functional hooks, but the hook points must be imbedded in material (i.e. rubber, dense cork, etc.) that will secure the flies and offer safety to the judges and other show officials.
E. No knives to be displayed.

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.