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