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C) Suck out the venom (outdated advice)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