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