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How to use a net or gill net
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a gill net?
A) To entangle fish by their gills.
B) To attract fish with bait.
C) To stun fish with electricity.
D) To scoop fish from the water.
  • 2. What determines the size of fish caught in a gill net?
A) Net depth.
B) Float buoyancy.
C) Mesh size.
D) Net color.
  • 3. What component keeps a gill net afloat?
A) The net material itself.
B) Weights or sinkers.
C) Floats or buoys.
D) The current of the water.
  • 4. What component keeps a gill net anchored or submerged?
A) Weights or sinkers.
B) Floats or buoys.
C) The net material itself.
D) The wind direction.
  • 5. What is 'soak time' in gill netting?
A) The amount of time the net is left in the water.
B) The time it takes to clean the net.
C) The time it takes to repair the net.
D) The time it takes to deploy the net.
  • 6. Which of these is a potential hazard of using a gill net?
A) Polluting the water with chemicals.
B) Bycatch of non-target species.
C) Causing earthquakes.
D) Attracting sharks to the area.
  • 7. What is 'hanging ratio' in gill net construction?
A) The ratio of sinker weight to net length.
B) The ratio of float weight to net weight.
C) The ratio of netting length to finished net length.
D) The ratio of mesh size to fish size.
  • 8. Why is it important to regularly inspect gill nets?
A) To add more floats.
B) To remove debris and repair damage.
C) To change the net color.
D) To reposition the net randomly.
  • 9. What type of knot is often used to repair gill nets?
A) An overhand knot.
B) Sheet bend or similar knot.
C) A bowline knot.
D) A figure-eight knot.
  • 10. What factor most influences gill net placement?
A) Fish behavior and location.
B) The color of the water.
C) The fisherman's favorite spot.
D) The weather forecast.
  • 11. What regulations might govern gill net use?
A) Mandatory net cleaning every hour.
B) Mesh size restrictions.
C) Restrictions on net material type.
D) Net color specifications.
  • 12. What is the effect of strong currents on gill nets?
A) Improves catch rates.
B) Strengthens the net.
C) Makes the net invisible to fish.
D) Can cause the net to drift or tangle.
  • 13. How should captured fish be removed from a gill net?
A) Carefully, to minimize damage to the net and fish.
B) By pulling the net quickly.
C) By leaving the fish to disentangle themselves.
D) By cutting the net around the fish.
  • 14. What is the purpose of a 'leader' on a gill net?
A) To prevent the net from sinking.
B) To guide fish towards the main net.
C) To make the net more visible.
D) To add extra weight to the net.
  • 15. What type of environment is NOT suitable for gill nets?
A) Murky water environments.
B) Areas with heavy boat traffic.
C) Shallow water environments.
D) Deep water environments.
  • 16. What does 'biodegradable net' mean?
A) The net breaks down naturally over time.
B) The net glows in the dark.
C) The net catches only biodegradable fish.
D) The net is safe to eat.
  • 17. What is the purpose of using different mesh sizes?
A) Target different sizes or species of fish.
B) Reduce the cost of the net.
C) Make the net more attractive to fish.
D) Make the net easier to deploy.
  • 18. How can you reduce bycatch when using a gill net?
A) Deploy the net for longer periods.
B) Use stronger net materials.
C) Use selective mesh sizes and avoid sensitive areas.
D) Use brighter net colors.
  • 19. What safety precaution should be taken when deploying a gill net?
A) Ignore weather forecasts.
B) Deploy the net at night.
C) Wear a brightly colored hat.
D) Be aware of boat traffic and weather conditions.
  • 20. What is 'ghost fishing'?
A) Fishing in haunted waters.
B) Fishing by lost or abandoned nets.
C) Fishing for ghosts.
D) Using invisible nets.
  • 21. What is monofilament net made of?
A) Braided natural fibers.
B) Woven metal wires.
C) Single strand of synthetic material.
D) A combination of wood and plastic.
  • 22. Which of the following is a benefit of using a gill net?
A) Requires no skill or knowledge.
B) Is completely harmless to the environment.
C) Guarantees a large catch every time.
D) Can be used in various water depths.
  • 23. How should a gill net be stored when not in use?
A) Buried in the sand.
B) Cleaned, dried, and stored in a dry place.
C) Folded tightly and stored in a plastic bag while wet.
D) Left in the water.
  • 24. What does 'drift netting' refer to?
A) Using a net to catch drifting debris.
B) Anchoring the net in a specific location.
C) Fishing in a small boat.
D) Allowing the net to drift with the current.
  • 25. Which of the following is a sustainable gill netting practice?
A) Using appropriate mesh sizes to avoid catching juvenile fish.
B) Discarding damaged nets in the ocean.
C) Using nets in spawning areas.
D) Exceeding catch limits.
  • 26. What can be used to prevent marine mammals from becoming entangled?
A) Loud noises.
B) Brightly colored nets.
C) Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs).
D) Bait.
  • 27. What is the difference between a surface and bottom set gill net?
A) Surface nets float near the surface, bottom nets sit on the seabed.
B) Surface nets are longer, bottom nets are shorter.
C) Surface nets are only used in freshwater, bottom nets in saltwater.
D) There is no difference.
  • 28. Why is maintaining a logbook important when gill netting?
A) To track catches, effort, and environmental conditions.
B) It is not important.
C) To keep the net clean.
D) To brag about your fishing success.
  • 29. What is the role of the 'head rope' of a gill net?
A) The rope that attaches the net to the boat.
B) The rope used to pull the net out of the water.
C) The rope that runs along the top of the net and to which floats are attached.
D) A decorative rope used for marking the net.
  • 30. What is the role of the 'foot rope' of a gill net?
A) The rope used to pull the net out of the water.
B) The rope used to attach the net to the boat.
C) The rope that runs along the bottom of the net and to which weights are attached.
D) A decorative rope used for marking the net.
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