Fish
What is the most popular freshwater game fish in North America?
Largemouth bass. A record breaking largemouth was caught in 1932 in Georgia, weighing 22 pounds 4 oz.
What fishing accessory has various compartments to organize hooks, lures, bobbers and other essentials?
Tackle box
What is the legal bag limit for Panfish in the state of Florida?
50 (including bluegill, redear sunfish, flier, longear sunfish, etc.)
Which state is known as the "land of 10,000 Lakes is famous for freshwater fishing?
Minnesota
What is the most common technology used to help find fish underwater?
Sonar/fishfinder
Which freshwater fish has long barbels alongside their mouths, rounded fins, and scaleless bodies
Catfish
What reel type is commonly used by beginners due to its ease of use?
Push Button Reel / Zebco 33
What is the term for catching catfish on one's hands?
Noodling- commonly practiced in the southern and midwestern US.
In which state would you find the famous Lake Okeechobee?
Florida, is it is top spot for bass fishing
Which organ helps fish rise & sink in water?
Swim Bladder
Which prehistoric freshwater fish use 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
What type of boat is ideal for navigating shallow waters due to its flat bottom?
Jon boat
What is the process called when fish release eggs for reproduction?
Spawning
What type of overalls with built-in boots are worn by fishermen?
Waders. Rubber waders were first introduced in the mid-1800s
What us the legal limit for Florida (largemouth) bass?
5
What is the longest river in Florida?
St. Johns River
What type of fishing involves using artificial flies to imitate insects?
Fly fishing
What kind of bass is the hybrid of a female white bass and male striped bass
Sunshine Bass
Which fishing technique involves the use of a spear, harpoon, or arrow?
Bowfishing & spearfishing
Which US government agency regulates and enforces fishing laws?
US Fish and Wildlife Service. Created in 1871
Name one of Michigan's Great Lakes
Lake Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, and Ontario
The ___ fin is located on the top/back of a fish
Dorsal