How to construct fish traps and eel baskets
  • 1. What is a common material for making fish traps?
A) Plastic bags
B) Cardboard boxes
C) Steel bars
D) Willow branches
  • 2. The entrance to a fish trap should ideally be...
A) Wide and open
B) Narrowing inwards
C) Facing upstream
D) Blocked by netting
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of a funnel in a fish trap?
A) To aerate the water
B) To act as a weight
C) To guide fish into the trap
D) To decorate the trap
  • 4. Which weaving pattern is often used for eel baskets?
A) Knitting
B) Embroidery
C) Wickerwork
D) Crochet
  • 5. What type of bait is commonly used for eels?
A) Sunflower seeds
B) Bread crumbs
C) Earthworms
D) Marshmallows
  • 6. Where should you ideally place a fish trap?
A) On dry land
B) In areas with fish activity
C) In fast-flowing rapids
D) In deep, still water
  • 7. What is a 'leader' in the context of fish trapping?
A) A barrier to guide fish towards the trap
B) The strongest part of the trap
C) The person who sets the trap
D) A type of bait
  • 8. Why is camouflage important for fish traps?
A) To comply with legal requirements
B) To make the trap stronger
C) To prevent fish from being scared away
D) To make the trap more attractive
  • 9. What is a 'fyke net'?
A) A fishing rod
B) A type of cylindrical fish trap
C) A cooking utensil
D) A type of fishing lure
  • 10. How often should you check your fish trap?
A) Yearly
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Daily
  • 11. Which natural material can be used to waterproof a fish trap?
A) Sugar
B) Pitch
C) Sand
D) Salt
  • 12. What knot is useful for securing the entrance of a fish trap?
A) Figure-eight knot
B) Bowline knot
C) Granny 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 more durable
B) Eel baskets are easier to make
C) Eel baskets are specifically designed for eels
D) Eel baskets are cheaper to make
  • 15. What safety precaution should be taken when placing traps in water?
A) Mark the trap's location clearly
B) Use bright colors to attract fish
C) Place traps in swimming areas
D) Leave the trap unattended for long periods
  • 16. What is the purpose of weighting down a fish trap?
A) To prevent it from being swept away by the current
B) To make it more buoyant
C) To make it easier to find
D) To attract more fish
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a suitable material for trap construction?
A) Wire Mesh
B) Rushes
C) Bamboo
D) Glass
  • 18. What is an important legal consideration before setting fish traps?
A) Offer a share of the catch to the local government
B) Obtain necessary permits and licenses
C) Name the trap
D) Inform all neighbors
  • 19. 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
  • 20. 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) Mark them before releasing
D) Handle them with care to minimize stress
  • 21. What type of habitat is ideal for eel baskets?
A) Frozen lakes
B) Muddy river bottoms
C) Rocky mountain streams
D) Sandy beaches
  • 22. How can you improve the effectiveness of a fish trap in murky water?
A) Place the trap in direct sunlight
B) Use a strong-smelling bait
C) Use a brightly colored trap
D) Make the trap larger
  • 23. What is the purpose of a 'one-way valve' in some fish traps?
A) To prevent fish from escaping
B) To control the temperature inside
C) To allow water to flow through
D) To release air pressure
  • 24. Why should traps be regularly cleaned?
A) To make them more attractive to fish
B) To reduce their weight
C) To remove debris and prevent disease spread
D) To improve their camouflage
  • 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) Drawknife
B) Pencil
C) Screwdriver
D) Hammer
  • 27. If your trap is consistently empty, what should you do first?
A) Give up trapping altogether
B) Add more weight to the trap
C) Change the location of the trap
D) Make the entrance smaller
  • 28. What is the role of the 'throat' in an eel basket?
A) A decoration
B) A support structure
C) A place to store bait
D) A funnel-shaped entrance that's difficult to exit
  • 29. Which weather condition is best for setting eel traps?
A) Dark and overcast
B) Dry and windy
C) Freezing temperatures
D) Bright and sunny
  • 30. Why is it important to leave some space inside a trap?
A) To allow the trapped animals room to move
B) To allow for more bait
C) To make the trap more buoyant
D) To increase the trap's weight
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