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