How to construct fish traps and eel baskets
  • 1. What is a common material for making fish traps?
A) Cardboard boxes
B) Plastic bags
C) Steel bars
D) Willow branches
  • 2. The entrance to a fish trap should ideally be...
A) Facing upstream
B) Narrowing inwards
C) Blocked by netting
D) Wide and open
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of a funnel in a fish trap?
A) To decorate the trap
B) To act as a weight
C) To aerate the water
D) To guide fish into the trap
  • 4. Which weaving pattern is often used for eel baskets?
A) Embroidery
B) Knitting
C) Crochet
D) Wickerwork
  • 5. What type of bait is commonly used for eels?
A) Marshmallows
B) Sunflower seeds
C) Earthworms
D) Bread crumbs
  • 6. Where should you ideally place a fish trap?
A) In deep, still water
B) In fast-flowing rapids
C) On dry land
D) In areas with fish activity
  • 7. What is a 'leader' in the context of fish trapping?
A) The person who sets the trap
B) A barrier to guide fish towards the trap
C) The strongest part of the trap
D) A type of bait
  • 8. Why is camouflage important for fish traps?
A) To make the trap more attractive
B) To comply with legal requirements
C) To make the trap stronger
D) To prevent fish from being scared away
  • 9. What is a 'fyke net'?
A) A type of fishing lure
B) A cooking utensil
C) A fishing rod
D) A type of cylindrical fish trap
  • 10. How often should you check your fish trap?
A) Yearly
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Daily
  • 11. Which natural material can be used to waterproof a fish trap?
A) Pitch
B) Salt
C) Sand
D) Sugar
  • 12. What knot is useful for securing the entrance of a fish trap?
A) Figure-eight knot
B) Granny knot
C) Bowline knot
D) Overhand knot
  • 13. What is a potential disadvantage of using metal in fish traps?
A) It is too expensive
B) It is difficult to work with
C) It is too flexible
D) It can rust and pollute the water
  • 14. What is the main advantage of an eel basket over a fish trap?
A) Eel baskets are specifically designed for eels
B) Eel baskets are easier to make
C) Eel baskets are cheaper to make
D) Eel baskets are more durable
  • 15. What safety precaution should be taken when placing traps in water?
A) Use bright colors to attract fish
B) Place traps in swimming areas
C) Mark the trap's location clearly
D) Leave the trap unattended for long periods
  • 16. What is the purpose of weighting down a fish trap?
A) To attract more fish
B) To make it more buoyant
C) To prevent it from being swept away by the current
D) To make it easier to find
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a suitable material for trap construction?
A) Bamboo
B) Wire Mesh
C) Rushes
D) Glass
  • 18. What is an important legal consideration before setting fish traps?
A) Name the trap
B) Inform all neighbors
C) Obtain necessary permits and licenses
D) Offer a share of the catch to the local government
  • 19. What does 'bycatch' refer to in trapping?
A) The technique used for trapping
B) The best fish caught
C) The bait used in the trap
D) Unintended species caught in the trap
  • 20. When releasing bycatch, what is most important?
A) Keep them for a few days to see if they recover
B) Handle them with care to minimize stress
C) Throw them back as quickly as possible
D) Mark them before releasing
  • 21. What type of habitat is ideal for eel baskets?
A) Rocky mountain streams
B) Muddy river bottoms
C) Sandy beaches
D) Frozen lakes
  • 22. How can you improve the effectiveness of a fish trap in murky water?
A) Place the trap in direct sunlight
B) Make the trap larger
C) Use a brightly colored trap
D) Use a strong-smelling bait
  • 23. What is the purpose of a 'one-way valve' in some fish traps?
A) To allow water to flow through
B) To release air pressure
C) To control the temperature inside
D) To prevent fish from escaping
  • 24. Why should traps be regularly cleaned?
A) To improve their camouflage
B) To remove debris and prevent disease spread
C) To reduce their weight
D) To make them more attractive to fish
  • 25. Which of the following is a sustainable practice for fish trapping?
A) Never checking the traps
B) Setting traps during spawning season
C) Using traps with very small mesh sizes
D) Using traps with escape gaps for smaller fish
  • 26. What tool is most useful for shaping flexible branches for weaving a trap?
A) Pencil
B) Hammer
C) Drawknife
D) Screwdriver
  • 27. If your trap is consistently empty, what should you do first?
A) Make the entrance smaller
B) Give up trapping altogether
C) Change the location of the trap
D) Add more weight to the trap
  • 28. What is the role of the 'throat' in an eel basket?
A) A funnel-shaped entrance that's difficult to exit
B) A place to store bait
C) A support structure
D) A decoration
  • 29. Which weather condition is best for setting eel traps?
A) Dry and windy
B) Bright and sunny
C) Dark and overcast
D) Freezing temperatures
  • 30. Why is it important to leave some space inside a trap?
A) To make the trap more buoyant
B) To allow for more bait
C) To allow the trapped animals room to move
D) To increase the trap's weight
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