How to construct fish traps and eel baskets
  • 1. What is a common material for making fish traps?
A) Plastic bags
B) Steel bars
C) Willow branches
D) Cardboard boxes
  • 2. The entrance to a fish trap should ideally be...
A) Narrowing inwards
B) Facing upstream
C) Wide and open
D) Blocked by netting
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of a funnel in a fish trap?
A) To decorate the trap
B) To guide fish into the trap
C) To act as a weight
D) To aerate the water
  • 4. Which weaving pattern is often used for eel baskets?
A) Knitting
B) Wickerwork
C) Crochet
D) Embroidery
  • 5. What type of bait is commonly used for eels?
A) Marshmallows
B) Bread crumbs
C) Earthworms
D) Sunflower seeds
  • 6. Where should you ideally place a fish trap?
A) In deep, still water
B) In areas with fish activity
C) On dry land
D) In fast-flowing rapids
  • 7. What is a 'leader' in the context of fish trapping?
A) A barrier to guide fish towards the trap
B) A type of bait
C) The strongest part of the trap
D) The person who sets the trap
  • 8. Why is camouflage important for fish traps?
A) To make the trap stronger
B) To prevent fish from being scared away
C) To make the trap more attractive
D) To comply with legal requirements
  • 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) Monthly
B) Daily
C) Weekly
D) Yearly
  • 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) Granny knot
C) Bowline knot
D) Overhand knot
  • 13. What is a potential disadvantage of using metal in fish traps?
A) It can rust and pollute the water
B) It is too expensive
C) It is too flexible
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 more durable
B) Eel baskets are easier to make
C) Eel baskets are cheaper to make
D) Eel baskets are specifically designed for eels
  • 15. What safety precaution should be taken when placing traps in water?
A) Use bright colors to attract fish
B) Mark the trap's location clearly
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 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) Wire Mesh
B) Glass
C) Rushes
D) Bamboo
  • 18. What is an important legal consideration before setting fish traps?
A) Name the trap
B) Inform all neighbors
C) Offer a share of the catch to the local government
D) Obtain necessary permits and licenses
  • 19. What does 'bycatch' refer to in trapping?
A) Unintended species caught in the trap
B) The technique used for trapping
C) The best fish caught
D) The bait used in the trap
  • 20. When releasing bycatch, what is most important?
A) Throw them back as quickly as possible
B) Keep them for a few days to see if they recover
C) Handle them with care to minimize stress
D) Mark them before releasing
  • 21. What type of habitat is ideal for eel baskets?
A) Sandy beaches
B) Rocky mountain streams
C) Frozen lakes
D) Muddy river bottoms
  • 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 strong-smelling bait
D) Use a brightly colored trap
  • 23. 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
  • 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 improve their camouflage
D) To reduce their weight
  • 25. Which of the following is a sustainable practice for fish trapping?
A) Using traps with very small mesh sizes
B) Using traps with escape gaps for smaller fish
C) Never checking the traps
D) Setting traps during spawning season
  • 26. What tool is most useful for shaping flexible branches for weaving a trap?
A) Drawknife
B) Pencil
C) Hammer
D) Screwdriver
  • 27. If your trap is consistently empty, what should you do first?
A) Change the location of the trap
B) Make the entrance smaller
C) Give up trapping altogether
D) Add more weight to the trap
  • 28. What is the role of the 'throat' in an eel basket?
A) A decoration
B) A support structure
C) A funnel-shaped entrance that's difficult to exit
D) A place to store bait
  • 29. Which weather condition is best for setting eel traps?
A) Dry and windy
B) Dark and overcast
C) Freezing temperatures
D) Bright and sunny
  • 30. Why is it important to leave some space inside a trap?
A) To increase the trap's weight
B) To allow the trapped animals room to move
C) To allow for more bait
D) To make the trap more buoyant
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