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How to make a fishing line from natural materials
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. Which of these plants is NOT traditionally used for making cordage for fishing line?
A) Nettle
B) Rose bush
C) Hemp
D) Flax
  • 2. What is the process of twisting fibers together to make cordage called?
A) Weaving
B) Knitting
C) Plying
D) Felting
  • 3. Why is it important to remove the pith from some plant fibers?
A) It's weak and prone to rotting
B) It helps with the dyeing process
C) It makes the line more flexible
D) It adds strength to the line
  • 4. Which natural material is known for its exceptional strength when made into rope?
A) Hemp
B) Wool
C) Cotton
D) Silk
  • 5. What treatment can make natural fiber fishing line more water-resistant?
A) Waxing
B) Bleaching
C) Dyeing
D) Burning
  • 6. What's the primary advantage of using multiple thin strands in a fishing line?
A) Increased strength
B) Reduced weight
C) Improved visibility
D) Easier dyeing
  • 7. Which animal product was traditionally used as fishing line, before synthetics?
A) Leather
B) Sinew
C) Bone
D) Fur
  • 8. What is 'retting' in the context of fiber preparation?
A) Weaving the fibers into a net
B) Dyeing the fibers a specific color
C) Strengthening the fibers with heat
D) Decomposing the outer layer of plant stalks
  • 9. Which knot is commonly used to join two pieces of fishing line?
A) Clove hitch
B) Square knot
C) Bowline knot
D) Blood knot
  • 10. What property is desirable in a natural fiber used for fishing line, besides strength?
A) Flexibility
B) Brightness
C) Roughness
D) Heaviness
  • 11. What does 'tensile strength' measure?
A) Resistance to breaking under tension
B) Resistance to knotting
C) Resistance to UV light
D) Resistance to water damage
  • 12. What is the purpose of applying pine pitch to a fishing line?
A) Improving flexibility
B) Making it more visible to fish
C) Waterproofing
D) Adding color
  • 13. Which fiber benefits greatly from being soaked in water before plying?
A) Hemp
B) Cotton
C) Flax
D) Nettle
  • 14. What is a 'hackle' used for in fiber preparation?
A) Cutting fibers
B) Dyeing fibers
C) Twisting fibers
D) Combing fibers
  • 15. Why are longer fibers generally preferred for making fishing line?
A) They are lighter
B) They are easier to dye
C) They create stronger, more continuous strands
D) They are naturally more flexible
  • 16. Which of these is a downside of using all-natural fishing line?
A) Lower cost
B) Easier knotting
C) Lower strength than synthetic lines
D) Higher visibility to fish
  • 17. What natural substance can be used to dye fishing line for camouflage?
A) Blueberries
B) Walnut husks
C) Turmeric
D) Beet juice
  • 18. What step typically follows harvesting plant fibers?
A) Weaving
B) Drying
C) Waxing
D) Fishing
  • 19. What is a 'distaff'?
A) A tool for holding fibers during spinning
B) A tool for dyeing fibers
C) A type of fishing knot
D) A tool for retting fibers
  • 20. What is a potential problem with using natural fibers in saltwater?
A) Saltwater makes them stronger
B) Saltwater can degrade them
C) Saltwater has no effect
D) Saltwater makes them more flexible
  • 21. Which plant is known for fibers that are very strong even when wet?
A) Nettle
B) Flax
C) Cotton
D) Hemp
  • 22. What is a good way to test the strength of a finished fishing line?
A) Gradually apply weight
B) Burn a small section
C) Stretch it rapidly
D) Soak it in bleach
  • 23. Which of these is NOT a consideration when selecting natural fibers?
A) The fiber's length
B) The fiber's flexibility
C) The fiber's scent
D) The fiber's strength
  • 24. What is the purpose of 'dressing' the line with beeswax?
A) Make the line easier to knot
B) Make the line more visible to fish
C) Add weight to the line
D) Protect the line and increase water resistance
  • 25. Why is consistency important when plying fishing line?
A) To ensure uniform strength throughout the line
B) To speed up the plying process
C) To make the line easier to see
D) To reduce the line's weight
  • 26. Before modern hooks, what natural materials were used?
A) Leaves and roots
B) Stone and clay
C) Shell and wood
D) Bone and thorns
  • 27. Which element negatively impacts natural fishing lines over time?
A) Sound waves
B) UV light
C) Magnetic fields
D) Radio waves
  • 28. What is the purpose of rubbing the created line against a smooth, hard surface?
A) Loosening the fibers
B) Compressing and smoothing the fibers
C) Making the fibers more buoyant
D) Adding color to the fibers
  • 29. What action would you take if you find a weak spot while constructing a natural fishing line?
A) Cover it with dye.
B) Apply more beeswax
C) Replace or reinforce that section.
D) Ignore it.
  • 30. What does the term 'cordage' refer to?
A) A fishing knot.
B) A type of fishing bait
C) The process of catching fish
D) Rope or line made from twisted fibers
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