Name that fish??
Has a pretty large mouth
Largemouth fish
Why is it called a treble hook?
Because it has three hooks
(Treble means three)
Name the three main categories of line
Braid
Monofilament (Mono)
Fluorocarbon (Fluoro)
Signs of hypothermia; name at least three
shivering, mumbling, shallow breathing, drowsiness, confusion, loss of consciousness.
What type of knife should you use to cut fish?
A sharp knife
A fish with dog-like whiskers
Catfish
Name three parts of a hook
Eye, Gape/Gap, Point, Shank, Barb, Throat, Bend
How do lines mainly differ?
Mainly they differ in stretch, visability, and abrasion resistance
What type of footwear should you wear when fishing?
Boots or sneakers
What is the first thing you should do before preparing your fish?
WASH YOUR HANDS
The Chicken of the Sea
yup, it's tuna
What is the importance of a hook?
The size of the gap can determine how the hook will hold on to the fish’s mouth
List three characteristics of a monofilament line
Ideal for beginners, Affordable prices, Stretchy, Abrasion resistant, Easy to use, Most popular
Before you cast your line you should....
Look around you. Make sure your have ample room to cast.
Describe a chef's dream fish
(At least three descriptions)
Fresh, cold, moist bright red gills, shiny bulging eyes, glowy firm scales.
Has an awesome thing called 'natal homing'
bonus points if you can define 'natal homing'
EXTRA bonus points if you can give me the Latin word natal comes from and what it means...
Trout
Natal homing- They know the exact location where they were born
When should a hook with a narrow gap be used?
For small, thinner bait (worms) and finesse fishing.
List three characteristics of a braided line
For seasoned fishers, Higher prices, Very strong, Very sensitive, Farther casting, Low stretch
List four things on how you can prepare for a fishing trip
Check the weather and pack accordingly, Bring a life jacket, Check to see if fishing is permitted in that area, Wear the correct foot gear, Bring sunscreen and insect repellent, Bring LOTS of water to drink
What is the five step process to prepare a fish?
Bonking & Bleeding, Scaling/skinning, Trimming, Gutting, Filleting (if necessary)
What is the name of the Father of Nemo
*Marlin*
When should a wider gap hook be used?
For larger bait to draw in larger, predatory fish.
List three characteristics of a fluorocarbon line
For seasoned fishers, Nearly invisible, Sinks faster, Abrasion resistance(Superior to the Mono),Gets more depth
Give a quick (3 step) process on how to remove a hook from a foot
Step 1: Tie a string at the mid point of the bend
Step 2: Push the eye of the hook down so it touches the skin
Step 3: While holding the eye down, use a quick motion, pulling parallel to the barbed tip and out of the skin
Why did the fish go to CAP?
Because he heard it was a “reel” good time!