Rods/Reels
Fish
Fishing
Ethical Angler/
Lures-Baits-Hooks
Lures-Baits-Hooks
Other:
100
Which reel is often called an “open face reel”?
Spinning Reel
100
Are crappie, bass, and catfish all freshwater or saltwater game fish?
Freshwater
100
What should you do when fishing from a boat and you encounter bad weather?
Get to shore as soon as possible
100
What kind of lure is this?
Jigs
100
A network of organisms that produce and consume food is called:
food chain
200
What reel is often called "pushbutton?"
Spincast
200
Name a fish that does not have scales.
Catfish
200
Name 2 ways that you can prevent fish from spoiling while on a fishing trip?
By putting it on ice, or in an ice chest. Or you can use a stringer and keep it in cool running water, like in the mountains.
200
What does “daily bag limit” for fish mean?
It is the amount of fish that one person can keep in a 24-hour period (midnight to midnight)
200
Heavier tackle is commonly used for :
Larger fish such as salmon, catfish, or largemouth bass
300
What type of rod and reel do most beginning anglers use?
Spincast
300
What is the purpose of the slime on a fish’s body?
It helps to protect the fish’s skin from disease and makes it glide easily in the water.
300
Which piece of equipment keeps your bait at a specific depth and also indicates when you are getting a bite?
Bobber
300
HOOK SIZES
Smaller number = _________
Larger number = __________
Larger Hook
Smaller Hook
300
What are the 4 steps to do when a person falls in the water: R - T - R - G
Reach, throw, row, go.
400
What type of knot would you use to attach your hook to the line?
Palomar, Improved Clinch, Snelled
400
Jerking the rod to force the hook into the fish's mouth is called....
Setting the hook
400
Name the first step in handling a fish, or getting a fish off a hook.
clean and wet your hands thoroughly first.
400
List three responsibilities of an ethical angler.
Respect other anglers
Always get permission before fishing on private land.
Always leave your fishing area cleaner than when you arrived.
400
A good saftey rule to follow when fishing
check weather
look before casting
always wear PFD when fishing from a watercraft
500
Name the 4 types of reels
Spincast
Spinning
Baitcast
Fly reel
500
When holding a small bass out of water, what is the best way to hold it?
By the lower lip
500
Who does not need a fishing liscense in Texas?
(2 answers)
- Anyone under 17 yo
- Anyone fishing private water
500
What does PFD stand for?
Personal Flotation Device
500
List the five elements of a good fish habitat?
Food, oxygen, water, shelter, and space.