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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) Willow branches
B) Steel bars
C) Plastic bags
D) Cardboard boxes
  • 2. The entrance to a fish trap should ideally be...
A) Wide and open
B) Facing upstream
C) Narrowing inwards
D) Blocked by netting
  • 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) Wickerwork
D) Knitting
  • 5. What type of bait is commonly used for eels?
A) Sunflower seeds
B) Bread crumbs
C) Marshmallows
D) Earthworms
  • 6. Where should you ideally place a fish trap?
A) In areas with fish activity
B) In deep, still water
C) In fast-flowing rapids
D) On dry land
  • 7. What is a 'leader' in the context of fish trapping?
A) A barrier to guide fish towards the trap
B) The person who sets 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 comply with legal requirements
D) To make the trap stronger
  • 9. What is a 'fyke net'?
A) A fishing rod
B) A type of fishing lure
C) A cooking utensil
D) A type of cylindrical fish trap
  • 10. How often should you check your fish trap?
A) Yearly
B) Daily
C) Weekly
D) Monthly
  • 11. Which natural material can be used to waterproof a fish trap?
A) Sand
B) Sugar
C) Salt
D) Pitch
  • 12. What knot is useful for securing the entrance of a fish trap?
A) Figure-eight knot
B) Granny knot
C) Bowline knot
D) Overhand knot
  • 13. What type of habitat is ideal for eel baskets?
A) Muddy river bottoms
B) Rocky mountain streams
C) Sandy beaches
D) Frozen lakes
  • 14. What is a potential disadvantage of using metal in fish traps?
A) It can rust and pollute the water
B) It is too flexible
C) It is too expensive
D) It is difficult to work with
  • 15. Why should traps be regularly cleaned?
A) To make them more attractive to fish
B) To reduce their weight
C) To improve their camouflage
D) To remove debris and prevent disease spread
  • 16. What is the role of the 'throat' in an eel basket?
A) A support structure
B) A decoration
C) A place to store bait
D) A funnel-shaped entrance that's difficult to exit
  • 17. What is the purpose of a 'one-way valve' in some fish traps?
A) To release air pressure
B) To control the temperature inside
C) To prevent fish from escaping
D) To allow water to flow through
  • 18. If your trap is consistently empty, what should you do first?
A) Give up trapping altogether
B) Make the entrance smaller
C) Change the location of the trap
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 allow the trapped animals room to move
C) To make the trap more buoyant
D) To allow for more bait
  • 20. What does 'bycatch' refer to in trapping?
A) The best fish caught
B) The technique used for trapping
C) The bait used in the trap
D) Unintended species caught 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) Drawknife
B) Hammer
C) Screwdriver
D) Pencil
  • 23. Which weather condition is best for setting eel traps?
A) Bright and sunny
B) Dry and windy
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 prevent it from being swept away by the current
C) To make it easier to find
D) To make it more buoyant
  • 25. When releasing bycatch, what is most important?
A) Mark them before releasing
B) Throw them back as quickly as possible
C) Handle them with care to minimize stress
D) Keep them for a few days to see if they recover
  • 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) Use a brightly colored trap
D) Make the trap larger
  • 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) Mark the trap's location clearly
D) Place traps in swimming areas
  • 28. What is the main advantage of an eel basket over a fish trap?
A) Eel baskets are specifically designed for eels
B) Eel baskets are more durable
C) Eel baskets are easier to make
D) Eel baskets are cheaper to make
  • 29. What is an important legal consideration before setting fish traps?
A) Inform all neighbors
B) Offer a share of the catch to the local government
C) Name the trap
D) Obtain necessary permits and licenses
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a suitable material for trap construction?
A) Wire Mesh
B) Rushes
C) Bamboo
D) Glass
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