How to use a net or gill net
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a gill net?
A) To attract fish with bait.
B) To entangle fish by their gills.
C) To scoop fish from the water.
D) To stun fish with electricity.
  • 2. What determines the size of fish caught in a gill net?
A) Mesh size.
B) Net color.
C) Net depth.
D) Float buoyancy.
  • 3. What component keeps a gill net afloat?
A) Floats or buoys.
B) The current of the water.
C) The net material itself.
D) Weights or sinkers.
  • 4. What component keeps a gill net anchored or submerged?
A) Floats or buoys.
B) The wind direction.
C) The net material itself.
D) Weights or sinkers.
  • 5. What is 'soak time' in gill netting?
A) The time it takes to clean the net.
B) The time it takes to deploy the net.
C) The time it takes to repair the net.
D) The amount of time the net is left in the water.
  • 6. Which of these is a potential hazard of using a gill net?
A) Causing earthquakes.
B) Attracting sharks to the area.
C) Polluting the water with chemicals.
D) Bycatch of non-target species.
  • 7. What is 'hanging ratio' in gill net construction?
A) The ratio of float weight to net weight.
B) The ratio of netting length to finished net length.
C) The ratio of sinker weight to net length.
D) The ratio of mesh size to fish size.
  • 8. Why is it important to regularly inspect gill nets?
A) To remove debris and repair damage.
B) To change the net color.
C) To reposition the net randomly.
D) To add more floats.
  • 9. What type of knot is often used to repair gill nets?
A) Sheet bend or similar knot.
B) A bowline knot.
C) An overhand knot.
D) A figure-eight knot.
  • 10. What factor most influences gill net placement?
A) Fish behavior and location.
B) The weather forecast.
C) The color of the water.
D) The fisherman's favorite spot.
  • 11. What regulations might govern gill net use?
A) Net color specifications.
B) Restrictions on net material type.
C) Mandatory net cleaning every hour.
D) Mesh size restrictions.
  • 12. What is the effect of strong currents on gill nets?
A) Improves catch rates.
B) Strengthens the net.
C) Can cause the net to drift or tangle.
D) Makes the net invisible to fish.
  • 13. How should captured fish be removed from a gill net?
A) By pulling the net quickly.
B) By leaving the fish to disentangle themselves.
C) Carefully, to minimize damage to the net and fish.
D) By cutting the net around the fish.
  • 14. What is the purpose of a 'leader' on a gill net?
A) To prevent the net from sinking.
B) To guide fish towards the main net.
C) To make the net more visible.
D) To add extra weight to the net.
  • 15. What type of environment is NOT suitable for gill nets?
A) Murky water environments.
B) Areas with heavy boat traffic.
C) Shallow water environments.
D) Deep water environments.
  • 16. What does 'biodegradable net' mean?
A) The net is safe to eat.
B) The net catches only biodegradable fish.
C) The net breaks down naturally over time.
D) The net glows in the dark.
  • 17. What is the purpose of using different mesh sizes?
A) Make the net easier to deploy.
B) Make the net more attractive to fish.
C) Reduce the cost of the net.
D) Target different sizes or species of fish.
  • 18. How can you reduce bycatch when using a gill net?
A) Use stronger net materials.
B) Use brighter net colors.
C) Use selective mesh sizes and avoid sensitive areas.
D) Deploy the net for longer periods.
  • 19. What safety precaution should be taken when deploying a gill net?
A) Be aware of boat traffic and weather conditions.
B) Ignore weather forecasts.
C) Deploy the net at night.
D) Wear a brightly colored hat.
  • 20. What is 'ghost fishing'?
A) Using invisible nets.
B) Fishing for ghosts.
C) Fishing in haunted waters.
D) Fishing by lost or abandoned nets.
  • 21. What is monofilament net made of?
A) Woven metal wires.
B) A combination of wood and plastic.
C) Braided natural fibers.
D) Single strand of synthetic material.
  • 22. Which of the following is a benefit of using a gill net?
A) Can be used in various water depths.
B) Guarantees a large catch every time.
C) Is completely harmless to the environment.
D) Requires no skill or knowledge.
  • 23. How should a gill net be stored when not in use?
A) Buried in the sand.
B) Cleaned, dried, and stored in a dry place.
C) Left in the water.
D) Folded tightly and stored in a plastic bag while wet.
  • 24. What does 'drift netting' refer to?
A) Fishing in a small boat.
B) Using a net to catch drifting debris.
C) Allowing the net to drift with the current.
D) Anchoring the net in a specific location.
  • 25. Which of the following is a sustainable gill netting practice?
A) Exceeding catch limits.
B) Using appropriate mesh sizes to avoid catching juvenile fish.
C) Discarding damaged nets in the ocean.
D) Using nets in spawning areas.
  • 26. What can be used to prevent marine mammals from becoming entangled?
A) Loud noises.
B) Bait.
C) Brightly colored nets.
D) Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs).
  • 27. What is the difference between a surface and bottom set gill net?
A) There is no difference.
B) Surface nets are longer, bottom nets are shorter.
C) Surface nets are only used in freshwater, bottom nets in saltwater.
D) Surface nets float near the surface, bottom nets sit on the seabed.
  • 28. Why is maintaining a logbook important when gill netting?
A) To keep the net clean.
B) It is not important.
C) To brag about your fishing success.
D) To track catches, effort, and environmental conditions.
  • 29. What is the role of the 'head rope' of a gill net?
A) The rope used to pull the net out of the water.
B) The rope that attaches the net to the boat.
C) A decorative rope used for marking the net.
D) The rope that runs along the top of the net and to which floats are attached.
  • 30. What is the role of the 'foot rope' of a gill net?
A) The rope that runs along the bottom of the net and to which weights are attached.
B) The rope used to pull the net out of the water.
C) A decorative rope used for marking the net.
D) The rope used to attach the net to the boat.
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