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