How to fish with weirs, nets, and traps

1. What is a fish weir primarily designed to do?

A) Scare fish away.
B) Funnel fish into a contained area.
C) Attract fish with bait.
D) Electrocute fish.

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) Shallow rivers
B) Deep oceans
C) Swimming pools
D) Large lakes

4. Which of these is a type of fishing net?

A) Trap net
B) Weir net
C) Dam net
D) Seine net

5. What does 'mesh size' refer to in netting?

A) The color of the net.
B) The size of the net openings.
C) The length of the net.
D) The weight of the net.

6. What is a gill net designed to do?

A) Catch fish by their tails.
B) Trap fish with bait.
C) Force fish to swim into a container.
D) Entangle fish by their gills.

7. Which net type is typically dragged along the bottom?

A) Drift net
B) Cast net
C) Trawl net
D) Trammel net

8. What is a fish trap?

A) A type of bait.
B) A type of fishing rod.
C) A closed container designed to catch fish.
D) A type of fishing knot.

9. What is a common material for constructing fish traps?

A) Sand
B) Wire mesh
C) Cotton fabric
D) Paper mache

10. What is often used to lure fish into a trap?

A) Bait
B) Electricity
C) Bright lights
D) Loud noises

11. What is a fyke net?

A) A cylindrical trap net with wings.
B) A square shaped net.
C) A net used only in saltwater.
D) A very small net.

12. What is the primary advantage of using a weir?

A) Requires little maintenance.
B) Works in all water depths.
C) Catches fish very selectively.
D) Can catch large quantities of fish.

13. What is a potential environmental impact of poorly managed weir use?

A) Obstruction of fish migration.
B) Improved water quality.
C) Increased fish populations.
D) Algae bloom prevention.

14. What is a dip net?

A) A small net attached to a handle for scooping fish.
B) A very large net.
C) A net used only for catching crabs.
D) A net that sinks to the bottom.

15. What is the role of floats on a gill net?

A) To keep the net suspended in the water.
B) To attract fish.
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) Leaving nets unattended for long periods.
C) Using the smallest possible mesh size.
D) Fishing in spawning grounds.

18. What type of trap is often used for catching crustaceans?

A) Pot
B) Seine
C) Hoop net
D) Fyke net

19. What is a cast net?

A) A stationary net anchored to the bottom.
B) A net used for catching birds.
C) A net dragged behind a boat.
D) A circular net thrown over an area.

20. What is the legal consideration before fishing with weirs, nets and traps?

A) Fishing without informing anyone.
B) Buying the most expensive equipment.
C) Fishing in restricted areas.
D) Fishing license and regulations

21. What is a trammel net?

A) A net used only for catching salmon.
B) A type of gill net with multiple layers of mesh.
C) A net made of silk.
D) A small hand-held net.

22. Which net type is often used from a boat or shore to catch fish close to the surface?

A) Trammel net
B) Lift net
C) Trawl net
D) Set net

23. What environmental condition can affect the efficiency of a fish weir?

A) Water level
B) Air temperature
C) Cloud coverage
D) Soil composition

24. What is a major advantage of using fish traps?

A) They are inexpensive to build.
B) They are very selective in the fish they catch.
C) They can be left unattended for a period of time.
D) They work well in fast-flowing rivers.

25. What is the meaning of 'bycatch'?

A) The main target species for fishing.
B) A type of fishing bait.
C) Unintended species caught during fishing.
D) The legal limit of fish that can be caught.

26. What is a possible negative consequence of using small mesh nets?

A) Catching juvenile fish before they can reproduce.
B) The net becoming too heavy to lift.
C) Increased visibility to fish.
D) Reduced water flow through the net.

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 the equipment clean.
B) To keep other fisherman away.
C) To prevent the caught fish from spoiling or escaping.
D) To protect the equipment from the sun.

29. What should you do if you catch an endangered species in your net or trap?

A) Release it unharmed immediately.
B) Report it to the local market.
C) Keep it if it's already dead.
D) Sell it to a collector.

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