How to fish with weirs, nets, and traps

1. What is a fish weir primarily designed to do?

A) Scare fish away.
B) Electrocute fish.
C) Funnel fish into a contained area.
D) Attract fish with bait.

2. What is a common material used to build weirs?

A) Stones and wood
B) Aluminum foil
C) Cardboard
D) Plastic sheeting

3. What type of water body is a weir most suitable for?

A) Shallow rivers
B) Large lakes
C) Deep oceans
D) Swimming pools

4. Which of these is a type of fishing net?

A) Weir net
B) Trap net
C) Dam net
D) Seine net

5. What does 'mesh size' refer to in netting?

A) The size of the net openings.
B) The color of the net.
C) The weight of the net.
D) The length of the net.

6. What is a gill net designed to do?

A) Force fish to swim into a container.
B) Catch fish by their tails.
C) Entangle fish by their gills.
D) Trap fish with bait.

7. Which net type is typically dragged along the bottom?

A) Cast net
B) Trammel net
C) Drift net
D) Trawl net

8. What is a fish trap?

A) A type of fishing rod.
B) A closed container designed to catch fish.
C) A type of fishing knot.
D) A type of bait.

9. What is a common material for constructing fish traps?

A) Wire mesh
B) Paper mache
C) Sand
D) Cotton fabric

10. What is often used to lure fish into a trap?

A) Electricity
B) Loud noises
C) Bright lights
D) Bait

11. What is a fyke net?

A) A net used only in saltwater.
B) A square shaped net.
C) A cylindrical trap net with wings.
D) A very small net.

12. What is the primary advantage of using a weir?

A) Requires little maintenance.
B) Catches fish very selectively.
C) Can catch large quantities of fish.
D) Works in all water depths.

13. What is a potential environmental impact of poorly managed weir use?

A) Increased fish populations.
B) Algae bloom prevention.
C) Improved water quality.
D) Obstruction of fish migration.

14. What is a dip net?

A) A very large net.
B) A net used only for catching crabs.
C) A net that sinks to the bottom.
D) A small net attached to a handle for scooping fish.

15. What is the role of floats on a gill net?

A) To mark the net's location.
B) To keep the net suspended in the water.
C) To attract fish.
D) To weigh the net down.

16. What is the role of weights on a seine net?

A) To scare fish into the net.
B) To make the net more visible.
C) To keep the bottom of the net on the seabed.
D) To make the net float.

17. Which of these is an ethical consideration when using nets and traps?

A) Leaving nets unattended for long periods.
B) Avoiding bycatch of non-target species.
C) Using the smallest possible mesh size.
D) Fishing in spawning grounds.

18. What type of trap is often used for catching crustaceans?

A) Hoop net
B) Pot
C) Fyke net
D) Seine

19. What is a cast net?

A) A net used for catching birds.
B) A net dragged behind a boat.
C) A stationary net anchored to the bottom.
D) A circular net thrown over an area.

20. What is the legal consideration before fishing with weirs, nets and traps?

A) Fishing without informing anyone.
B) Fishing in restricted areas.
C) Fishing license and regulations
D) Buying the most expensive equipment.

21. What is a trammel net?

A) A net used only for catching salmon.
B) A small hand-held net.
C) A net made of silk.
D) A type of gill net with multiple layers of mesh.

22. Which net type is often used from a boat or shore to catch fish close to the surface?

A) Set net
B) Trammel net
C) Lift net
D) Trawl net

23. What environmental condition can affect the efficiency of a fish weir?

A) Air temperature
B) Water level
C) Soil composition
D) Cloud coverage

24. What is a major advantage of using fish traps?

A) They can be left unattended for a period of time.
B) They work well in fast-flowing rivers.
C) They are inexpensive to build.
D) They are very selective in the fish they catch.

25. What is the meaning of 'bycatch'?

A) Unintended species caught during fishing.
B) The legal limit of fish that can be caught.
C) The main target species for fishing.
D) A type of fishing bait.

26. What is a possible negative consequence of using small mesh nets?

A) The net becoming too heavy to lift.
B) Increased visibility to fish.
C) Catching juvenile fish before they can reproduce.
D) Reduced water flow through the net.

27. Which of these factors contribute to the efficiency of fish trap?

A) Location and bait.
B) Water depth and flow.
C) Color and size.
D) Weight and smell.

28. Why is it important to check weirs, nets, and traps regularly?

A) To keep the equipment clean.
B) To keep other fisherman away.
C) To prevent the caught fish from spoiling or escaping.
D) To protect the equipment from the sun.

29. What should you do if you catch an endangered species in your net or trap?

A) Report it to the local market.
B) Sell it to a collector.
C) Keep it if it's already dead.
D) Release it unharmed immediately.

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