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