Which reel is often called an “open face reel”?
Spinning Reel
Are crappie, bass, and catfish all freshwater or saltwater game fish?
Freshwater
What should you do when fishing from a boat and you encounter bad weather?
Get to shore as soon as possible
What kind of lure is this?
Jigs
A network of organisms that produce and consume food is called:
food chain
What reel is often called "pushbutton?"
Spincast
Name a fish that does not have scales.
Catfish
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.
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)
Heavier tackle is commonly used for :
Larger fish such as salmon, catfish, or largemouth bass
What type of rod and reel do most beginning anglers use?
Spincast
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.
Which piece of equipment keeps your bait at a specific depth and also indicates when you are getting a bite?
Bobber
HOOK SIZES
Smaller number = _________
Larger number = __________
Larger Hook
Smaller Hook
What are the 4 steps to do when a person falls in the water: R - T - R - G
Reach, throw, row, go.
What type of knot would you use to attach your hook to the line?
Palomar, Improved Clinch, Snelled
Jerking the rod to force the hook into the fish's mouth is called....
Setting the hook
Name the first step in handling a fish, or getting a fish off a hook.
clean and wet your hands thoroughly first.
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.
A good saftey rule to follow when fishing
check weather
look before casting
always wear PFD when fishing from a watercraft
Name the 4 types of reels
Spincast
Spinning
Baitcast
Fly reel
When holding a small bass out of water, what is the best way to hold it?
By the lower lip
Who does not need a fishing liscense in Texas?
(2 answers)
What does PFD stand for?
Personal Flotation Device
List the five elements of a good fish habitat?
Food, oxygen, water, shelter, and space.