How to catch fish with your hands (noodling)
  • 1. What is the term for catching fish with your hands?
A) Seining
B) Trapping
C) Noodling
D) Angling
  • 2. Which type of fish is most commonly targeted in noodling?
A) Bass
B) Trout
C) Salmon
D) Catfish
  • 3. In what type of water body is noodling typically practiced?
A) Rivers and lakes
B) Swimming pools
C) Oceans
D) Ponds
  • 4. What is a common place to find catfish nests?
A) Open water
B) Sandy beaches
C) Hollow logs
D) Tree branches
  • 5. What is the main risk associated with noodling?
A) Paper cuts
B) Animal bites
C) Sunburn
D) Getting lost
  • 6. What is the recommended approach when encountering a large catfish?
A) Jerky movements
B) Let go immediately
C) Scream loudly
D) Firm grip, slow pull
  • 7. Is noodling legal in all US states?
A) Only in Texas
B) Only on Tuesdays
C) No
D) Yes
  • 8. What should you do before noodling in a new area?
A) Just go for it
B) Check local regulations
C) Call the President
D) Ask a fish
  • 9. What is a tool sometimes used in conjunction with noodling?
A) A probe
B) A fishing rod
C) A vacuum cleaner
D) A chainsaw
  • 10. What type of protection is important when noodling?
A) Wearing a chicken suit
B) Wearing roller skates
C) Wearing a tuxedo
D) Wearing gloves
  • 11. Why is clear water beneficial for noodling?
A) Fish like dirty water
B) Improved visibility
C) It doesn't matter
D) Mud makes hands stronger
  • 12. What time of year is noodling typically practiced?
A) Winter
B) Fall
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 13. What is the potential danger besides animals in underwater structures?
A) Rainbows
B) Sharp objects
C) Friendly fish
D) Free food
  • 14. Why is it important to shuffle your feet when wading?
A) To attract fish
B) To stir up mud
C) To dance
D) To avoid stepping on dangerous creatures
  • 15. What should you do if bitten by a snake while noodling?
A) Seek immediate medical attention
B) Suck out the venom (outdated advice)
C) Ignore it
D) Rub dirt on it
  • 16. What indicates a potential catfish nest?
A) Bright, sunny spots
B) Dark or shadowy areas underwater
C) Empty beer cans
D) Floating flowers
  • 17. What technique can help with locating potential fish hiding spots?
A) Using a metal detector
B) Yelling loudly
C) Feeling around with your hands
D) Stomping your feet
  • 18. What is the key to maintaining safety when reaching into underwater holes?
A) Closing your eyes
B) Holding your breath for a long time
C) Being cautious and aware
D) Being reckless and fast
  • 19. What should you do if you encounter an animal other than a catfish?
A) Leave it alone
B) Take a selfie with it
C) Try to catch it
D) Poke it with a stick
  • 20. How does the 'feel' differ between a mud tunnel and a catfish hole?
A) Both tickle
B) They feel the same
C) Catfish holes are firmer
D) Mud tunnels are firmer
  • 21. What is an important consideration when choosing a noodling location?
A) How many trees are nearby
B) Accessibility in case of emergency
C) The presence of squirrels
D) Proximity to your house
  • 22. How can you help ensure the sustainability of fish populations while noodling?
A) Pollute the water
B) Introduce invasive species
C) Practice catch and release
D) Catch every fish you see
  • 23. Why is having a buddy important when noodling?
A) To hold your beer
B) To have someone to argue with
C) To take pictures
D) For safety and assistance
  • 24. What is the first step when feeling around in a hole?
A) Shove your hand in as far as possible
B) Gently probe for obstructions
C) Throw rocks into the hole
D) Yell into the hole
  • 25. What is a sign that a catfish might be present in a hole?
A) The smell of flowers
B) A feeling of pressure or resistance
C) Bubbling water
D) A ringing sound
  • 26. What is the best way to grip a catfish?
A) By the tail
B) By the whiskers
C) By the eyeballs
D) Firmly inside the mouth or gill plate
  • 27. What should you do after catching a catfish?
A) Dress it in clothes
B) Use it as a weapon
C) Throw it on the bank
D) Handle it carefully and release or dispatch humanely
  • 28. What is the impact of noodling on catfish populations?
A) Helps control invasive species
B) Can negatively impact populations if not practiced responsibly
C) No impact at all
D) Always beneficial
  • 29. What should you consider about water currents when noodling?
A) Strong currents can make it difficult and dangerous
B) Currents don't matter
C) Currents are a source of free energy
D) Strong currents are always beneficial
  • 30. What should you do with any trash you find while noodling?
A) Leave it for someone else
B) Throw it back in the water
C) Bury it
D) Pack it out and dispose of it properly
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