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How to construct fish traps and eel baskets
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is a common material for making fish traps?
A) Plastic bags
B) Willow branches
C) Cardboard boxes
D) Steel bars
  • 2. The entrance to a fish trap should ideally be...
A) Wide and open
B) Facing upstream
C) Blocked by netting
D) Narrowing inwards
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of a funnel in a fish trap?
A) To act as a weight
B) To aerate the water
C) To decorate the trap
D) To guide fish into the trap
  • 4. Which weaving pattern is often used for eel baskets?
A) Wickerwork
B) Crochet
C) Knitting
D) Embroidery
  • 5. What type of bait is commonly used for eels?
A) Earthworms
B) Sunflower seeds
C) Bread crumbs
D) Marshmallows
  • 6. Where should you ideally place a fish trap?
A) On dry land
B) In fast-flowing rapids
C) In areas with fish activity
D) In deep, still water
  • 7. What is a 'leader' in the context of fish trapping?
A) The person who sets the trap
B) A barrier to guide fish towards the trap
C) The strongest part of the trap
D) A type of bait
  • 8. Why is camouflage important for fish traps?
A) To make the trap more attractive
B) To prevent fish from being scared away
C) To make the trap stronger
D) To comply with legal requirements
  • 9. What is a 'fyke net'?
A) A type of fishing lure
B) A type of cylindrical fish trap
C) A cooking utensil
D) A fishing rod
  • 10. How often should you check your fish trap?
A) Weekly
B) Yearly
C) Daily
D) Monthly
  • 11. Which natural material can be used to waterproof a fish trap?
A) Sugar
B) Pitch
C) Salt
D) Sand
  • 12. What knot is useful for securing the entrance of a fish trap?
A) Granny knot
B) Bowline knot
C) Overhand knot
D) Figure-eight knot
  • 13. What type of habitat is ideal for eel baskets?
A) Frozen lakes
B) Sandy beaches
C) Rocky mountain streams
D) Muddy river bottoms
  • 14. What is a potential disadvantage of using metal in fish traps?
A) It is too expensive
B) It is difficult to work with
C) It is too flexible
D) It can rust and pollute the water
  • 15. Why should traps be regularly cleaned?
A) To make them more attractive to fish
B) To remove debris and prevent disease spread
C) To improve their camouflage
D) To reduce their weight
  • 16. What is the role of the 'throat' in an eel basket?
A) A support structure
B) A funnel-shaped entrance that's difficult to exit
C) A place to store bait
D) A decoration
  • 17. What is the purpose of a 'one-way valve' in some fish traps?
A) To release air pressure
B) To prevent fish from escaping
C) To control the temperature inside
D) To allow water to flow through
  • 18. If your trap is consistently empty, what should you do first?
A) Change the location of the trap
B) Give up trapping altogether
C) Make the entrance smaller
D) Add more weight to the trap
  • 19. Why is it important to leave some space inside a trap?
A) To increase the trap's weight
B) To make the trap more buoyant
C) To allow for more bait
D) To allow the trapped animals room to move
  • 20. What does 'bycatch' refer to in trapping?
A) The best fish caught
B) The bait used in the trap
C) The technique used for trapping
D) Unintended species caught in the trap
  • 21. Which of the following is a sustainable practice for fish trapping?
A) Setting traps during spawning season
B) Using traps with escape gaps for smaller fish
C) Never checking the traps
D) Using traps with very small mesh sizes
  • 22. What tool is most useful for shaping flexible branches for weaving a trap?
A) Screwdriver
B) Drawknife
C) Pencil
D) Hammer
  • 23. Which weather condition is best for setting eel traps?
A) Dry and windy
B) Bright and sunny
C) Freezing temperatures
D) Dark and overcast
  • 24. What is the purpose of weighting down a fish trap?
A) To attract more fish
B) To make it more buoyant
C) To make it easier to find
D) To prevent it from being swept away by the current
  • 25. When releasing bycatch, what is most important?
A) Handle them with care to minimize stress
B) Keep them for a few days to see if they recover
C) Throw them back as quickly as possible
D) Mark them before releasing
  • 26. How can you improve the effectiveness of a fish trap in murky water?
A) Use a strong-smelling bait
B) Place the trap in direct sunlight
C) Make the trap larger
D) Use a brightly colored trap
  • 27. What safety precaution should be taken when placing traps in water?
A) Use bright colors to attract fish
B) Leave the trap unattended for long periods
C) Place traps in swimming areas
D) Mark the trap's location clearly
  • 28. What is the main advantage of an eel basket over a fish trap?
A) Eel baskets are more durable
B) Eel baskets are easier to make
C) Eel baskets are specifically designed for eels
D) Eel baskets are cheaper to make
  • 29. What is an important legal consideration before setting fish traps?
A) Offer a share of the catch to the local government
B) Name the trap
C) Inform all neighbors
D) Obtain necessary permits and licenses
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a suitable material for trap construction?
A) Glass
B) Wire Mesh
C) Bamboo
D) Rushes
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