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