Fish
What is the state freshwater fish of Florida?
Florida/Largemouth bass
Fun fact: The state record for Florida is currently 17.27 pounds.
What fishing accessory has various compartments to organize hooks, lures, bobbers and other essentials?
Tackle box
Finish the line!
"Hook, line, and ___"
Sinker
What is the largest freshwater lake in Florida?
Lake Okeechobee
What type of fishing involves using artificial flies to imitate insects?
Fly fishing
Which speckled freshwater fish is a cool weather favorite and has a state record of 3.83 pounds on Lake Talquin?
Black Crappie
Which kind of reel allows you to flip open the bail (the metal arm across the front), allowing the line to flow freely off the spool as you cast?
Spinning reel
What is the term for catching a catfish with one's hands?
Noodling- commonly practiced in the southern and midwestern US.
What kind of water source moves underground until it finds an opening and emerges. Sometimes this is just a trickle, and sometimes in a continuous flow.
A spring
Which organ helps fish rise & sink in water?
Swim Bladder
Which prehistoric freshwater fish uses an air bladder to breathe air in poorly oxygenated water
Gar
Besides rod, reel, and line, what 3 materials are needed for a Texas rig? (Be specific)
Bullet weight, offset J hook, and a soft plastic
Which fishing technique involves dragging bait behind the boat?
Trolling
What is the longest river in the US?
Missouri River
Which state agency enforces rules and regulations in hunting and fishing, operating boats, possessing captive wildlife and dealing with nuisance animals.
FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
What is the process called when fish release eggs for reproduction?
Spawning
What are the metal rings that run along the length of a fishing pole called? They hold the fishing line away from the rod surface.
Guides/eyes (any variation of these two words work)
What is the legal daily limit for Florida bass?
5
Which state is known as the "land of 10,000 Lakes" and is famous for freshwater fishing?
Minnesota
What is the most common technology used to help find fish underwater?
Sonar/fishfinder
What species of bass is a hybrid of a female white bass and male striped bass (and does not occur naturally?)
Sunshine Bass
What setting/feature on your reel limits the amount of tension that can be put in the line?
Drag
What is the legal bag limit for Panfish in the state of Florida?
50 (including bluegill, redear sunfish, flier, longear sunfish, etc.)
What is the largest freshwater lake in the United States?
Lake Superior
The ___ fin is located on the top/back of a fish
Dorsal