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How to fish with weirs, nets, and traps
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is a fish weir primarily designed to do?
A) Electrocute fish.
B) Funnel fish into a contained area.
C) Scare fish away.
D) Attract fish with bait.
  • 2. What is a common material used to build weirs?
A) Stones and wood
B) Aluminum foil
C) Cardboard
D) Plastic sheeting
  • 3. What type of water body is a weir most suitable for?
A) Swimming pools
B) Large lakes
C) Shallow rivers
D) Deep oceans
  • 4. Which of these is a type of fishing net?
A) Dam net
B) Seine net
C) Weir net
D) Trap net
  • 5. What does 'mesh size' refer to in netting?
A) The size of the net openings.
B) The color of the net.
C) The length of the net.
D) The weight of the net.
  • 6. What is a gill net designed to do?
A) Force fish to swim into a container.
B) Catch fish by their tails.
C) Entangle fish by their gills.
D) Trap fish with bait.
  • 7. Which net type is typically dragged along the bottom?
A) Drift net
B) Trawl net
C) Trammel net
D) Cast net
  • 8. What is a fish trap?
A) A closed container designed to catch fish.
B) A type of fishing rod.
C) A type of fishing knot.
D) A type of bait.
  • 9. What is a common material for constructing fish traps?
A) Cotton fabric
B) Wire mesh
C) Sand
D) Paper mache
  • 10. What is often used to lure fish into a trap?
A) Bright lights
B) Electricity
C) Bait
D) Loud noises
  • 11. What is a fyke net?
A) A very small net.
B) A net used only in saltwater.
C) A square shaped net.
D) A cylindrical trap net with wings.
  • 12. What is the primary advantage of using a weir?
A) Catches fish very selectively.
B) Requires little maintenance.
C) Works in all water depths.
D) Can catch large quantities of fish.
  • 13. What is a potential environmental impact of poorly managed weir use?
A) Increased fish populations.
B) Improved water quality.
C) Obstruction of fish migration.
D) Algae bloom prevention.
  • 14. What is a dip net?
A) A small net attached to a handle for scooping fish.
B) A net used only for catching crabs.
C) A net that sinks to the bottom.
D) A very large net.
  • 15. What is the role of floats on a gill net?
A) To attract fish.
B) To keep the net suspended in the water.
C) To mark the net's location.
D) To weigh the net down.
  • 16. What is the role of weights on a seine net?
A) To make the net more visible.
B) To scare fish into the net.
C) To keep the bottom of the net on the seabed.
D) To make the net float.
  • 17. Which of these is an ethical consideration when using nets and traps?
A) Avoiding bycatch of non-target species.
B) Fishing in spawning grounds.
C) Using the smallest possible mesh size.
D) Leaving nets unattended for long periods.
  • 18. What type of trap is often used for catching crustaceans?
A) Fyke net
B) Seine
C) Pot
D) Hoop net
  • 19. What is a cast net?
A) A stationary net anchored to the bottom.
B) A circular net thrown over an area.
C) A net used for catching birds.
D) A net dragged behind a boat.
  • 20. What is the legal consideration before fishing with weirs, nets and traps?
A) Fishing license and regulations
B) Fishing without informing anyone.
C) Buying the most expensive equipment.
D) Fishing in restricted areas.
  • 21. What is a trammel net?
A) A small hand-held net.
B) A net made of silk.
C) A net used only for catching salmon.
D) A type of gill net with multiple layers of mesh.
  • 22. Which net type is often used from a boat or shore to catch fish close to the surface?
A) Trammel net
B) Trawl net
C) Lift net
D) Set net
  • 23. What environmental condition can affect the efficiency of a fish weir?
A) Water level
B) Soil composition
C) Cloud coverage
D) Air temperature
  • 24. What is a major advantage of using fish traps?
A) They are inexpensive to build.
B) They work well in fast-flowing rivers.
C) They can be left unattended for a period of time.
D) They are very selective in the fish they catch.
  • 25. What is the meaning of 'bycatch'?
A) The main target species for fishing.
B) A type of fishing bait.
C) The legal limit of fish that can be caught.
D) Unintended species caught during fishing.
  • 26. What is a possible negative consequence of using small mesh nets?
A) Catching juvenile fish before they can reproduce.
B) Reduced water flow through the net.
C) Increased visibility to fish.
D) The net becoming too heavy to lift.
  • 27. Which of these factors contribute to the efficiency of fish trap?
A) Weight and smell.
B) Location and bait.
C) Water depth and flow.
D) Color and size.
  • 28. Why is it important to check weirs, nets, and traps regularly?
A) To keep other fisherman away.
B) To keep the equipment clean.
C) To protect the equipment from the sun.
D) To prevent the caught fish from spoiling or escaping.
  • 29. What should you do if you catch an endangered species in your net or trap?
A) Sell it to a collector.
B) Release it unharmed immediately.
C) Report it to the local market.
D) Keep it if it's already dead.
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