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