Angler Education Final Exam

Which reel is often called a closed-faced reel

• baitcasting

• flyfishing

• spincasting

• spinning

Which of the following are freshwater fish?

• catfish

• bass

• crappie

• all of the above

Fishing hooks should be stored in a:

• live well

• tackle box

• fish creel

• none of the above

Which of the following fish do not have scales?

• catfish

• bass

• crappie

• bluegill

If you are fishing from a boat and encounter foul weather, you should:

• head for the nearest shore which you can safely approach

• stay put and allow the boat to move with the waves

• head towards the middle of the body of water so there will be less chance of hitting something

• abandon the boat and try to swim to shore

An angler's responsibilities include (s):

• asking permission before entering another person's property

• picking up litter; yours, or that left by others

• respect the right of others who use the resource

• all of the above

If you are on land or in a boat and you want to assist someone who is in trouble in the water, you should remember the four basic steps in the following order:

• reach, row, go, throw

• reach, throw, row, go

• reach, go throw, row

• go, row, throw, reach

Which of the following methods is commonly used by beginning anglers?

• spincasting

• baitcasting

• spinning

• flycasting

What type of wetland is more open and has grasses, reeds and other non-woody plants?

• Bog

• swamp

• marsh

• river

Which piece of tackle is used to keep your bait at a specific depth and also indicates when there is a strike?

• sinker

• fishing line

• bobber

• fish hook