Angler Ed. Review

Hooks must be kept _______________ to work well.

• dull

• sharp

• clean

• dirty

True or false: you should always use the same size of hook.

• True

• False

The larger the fishing line, the ______________ the line is.

• weaker

• more likely it will catch a fish

• more colorful

• stronger

What is a downside to using heavier line?

• It is more visible to the fish.

• It's able to handle larger fish.

• It's less likely to break.

• It's more fun to use.

Sinkers have many uses - which one below is NOT a use?

• To help you cast your bait.

• To take the bait to the bottom of the water.

• To help your boat sink.

• To hold the bait in place.

Why is it important to keep the sinker a few inches from the hook instead of right next to it?

• It allows live bait to look natural to the fish.

• It hits the fish and knocks them out.

• The fish often like the sinker more than the bait so they will take it.

• It makes it easier to cast your line.

Bobbers (or floats or corks) are used for 3 reasons - which one below is NOT a reason?

• They keep your bait where fish are biting.

• The keep the bait off the bottom.

• They tell you when you're getting a bite.

• They bring fish to the surface so you can catch it.

What is one of the main advantages of a cane pole?

• They are expensive.

• They are easy to use.

• They are difficult to find.

• They catch fish in bigger bodies of water.

Which picture shows a cane pole?

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Spincast reels are also known as "closed-faced reels" and it's one of the easiest to use. Which picture below shows a spinning reel?

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