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