How to fish with weirs, nets, and traps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is a gill net designed to do?

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

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

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

8. What is a fish trap?

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

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

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

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

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

11. What is a fyke net?

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

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

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

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

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

14. What is a dip net?

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

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

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

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) Fishing in spawning grounds.
C) Avoiding bycatch of non-target species.
D) Using the smallest possible mesh size.

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

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

19. What is a cast net?

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

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

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

21. What is a trammel net?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25. What is the meaning of 'bycatch'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) To prevent the caught fish from spoiling or escaping.
B) To keep other fisherman away.
C) To keep the equipment clean.
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) Keep it if it's already dead.
C) Sell it to a collector.
D) Release it unharmed immediately.

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