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Quiz about Fishing Basics
Quiz about Fishing Basics

Fishing Basics Trivia Quiz


Passionate fishers should breeze home in this all-round test of New Zealand sea and freshwater fishing. This test includes some boating knowledge and fishing regulations.

A multiple-choice quiz by NZ Hawk. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
NZ Hawk
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
181,445
Updated
Jan 07 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
939
Last 3 plays: Guest 202 (5/10), Guest 47 (3/10), PeterTrudgian (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In relation to recreational snapper fishing in the Hauraki Gulf, do you know how many one fisher can take, and how long must they be? Which of the following statements is true? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following fish are not commonly found in New Zealand coastal or inland waters? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. NZ rivers, lakes, and streams are well stocked with trout. NZ is world famous for trout fishing. Can you say which of the following list is not the name of a common fishing fly used to catch trout? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. With an appropriate licence, trout may be taken from the Waikato and the Waikato Lakes using a baited hook and sinker?


Question 5 of 10
5. In the Bay of Islands on the northeast coast of New Zealand, warm tropical currents bring a number of tropical species to visit. One such visitor is a slow moving fish of up to 3m long, 3m tall yet only 40cm wide. It has a large dorsal finn a small mouth and cute eyes. Can you name this fish? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. M.A.F. (which was renamed in 2012) was one of the regulatory bodies which specifically enforced fishing laws and regulations in New Zealand. What did the initials M.A.F. stand for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Harbour channels and hazards are marked by a system of markers and buoys. You are steering a small motor boat on a dark night when suddenly your knowledge is tested. Which of the following statements is wrong? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Three of the following choices are deep sea fish found in New Zealand coastal waters, and one is not. Which of the choices are not a deep sea fish found in New Zealand coastal waters? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. You are in a small motor boat. You arrive at a popular coastal fishing spot. A nearby boat has a child's balloon 20 or so metres behind it. What would you do? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Three of the following choices are fish native to New Zealand, while one is an introduced fish. Can you choose the introduced fish from these four choices? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In relation to recreational snapper fishing in the Hauraki Gulf, do you know how many one fisher can take, and how long must they be? Which of the following statements is true?

Answer: 9 fish of more than 27cm from nose to the v of the tail,

Rule books are readily available from fishing tackle and boating shops. There are regional variations and boat limits in some cases. There are no excuses for ignorance. Taking more than a meal when fishing is waste. Fresh is best. Don't always try to fill the freezer.
2. Which of the following fish are not commonly found in New Zealand coastal or inland waters?

Answer: Grayling

The New Zealand Grayling was in decline before man arrived. It couldn't compete with trout and is now extinct.
3. NZ rivers, lakes, and streams are well stocked with trout. NZ is world famous for trout fishing. Can you say which of the following list is not the name of a common fishing fly used to catch trout?

Answer: Scotch Fetch

There are thousands of trout flies, but most anglers will have one of the the above in their tackle box.
4. With an appropriate licence, trout may be taken from the Waikato and the Waikato Lakes using a baited hook and sinker?

Answer: True

Exact restrictions and local regulations are issued with each licence. Annual licences run from 1st October. Day, week, and winter licences are also available. Ask at any tackle shop.
5. In the Bay of Islands on the northeast coast of New Zealand, warm tropical currents bring a number of tropical species to visit. One such visitor is a slow moving fish of up to 3m long, 3m tall yet only 40cm wide. It has a large dorsal finn a small mouth and cute eyes. Can you name this fish?

Answer: Ocean Sunfish

The Ocean Sunfish or Mola Mola may exceed 1300kgs in weight. It eats jelly fish, etc., and is harmless. Angel Fish are small and are more likely to be found in home aquariums around New Zealand. Garfish or piper, are a small fish related to the mackerel. Orcas or killer whales are not fish, but they are seen frequently on the New Zealand Coast.
6. M.A.F. (which was renamed in 2012) was one of the regulatory bodies which specifically enforced fishing laws and regulations in New Zealand. What did the initials M.A.F. stand for?

Answer: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

M.A.F. (now MPI, Ministry of Primary Industries) works closely with the police, but has far reaching powers of its own including the power of arrest, seizure of ships & boats, confiscation of fish, and prosecution of offenders. There is also a Ministry of Fisheries, both share the responsibilities for fishing rules and enforcement.
7. Harbour channels and hazards are marked by a system of markers and buoys. You are steering a small motor boat on a dark night when suddenly your knowledge is tested. Which of the following statements is wrong?

Answer: Entering port , leave cone shaped markers to port

Remember the following: Cones to starboard and cans to port. Red is for port and green is for starboard. Vessels pass each other port side to port side.
8. Three of the following choices are deep sea fish found in New Zealand coastal waters, and one is not. Which of the choices are not a deep sea fish found in New Zealand coastal waters?

Answer: Finnan Haddock

Finnan Haddock is a Scottish fish said to be rivaled in quality by the Frost Fish caught off New Zealand.
9. You are in a small motor boat. You arrive at a popular coastal fishing spot. A nearby boat has a child's balloon 20 or so metres behind it. What would you do?

Answer: Stay clear, they are probably live bait fishing for Kingfish

A balloon attached to a live bait trace with a clothes peg is a common method of fishing for kingfish. Kingfish are inquisitive and sometimes come to inspect the balloon gently bouncing on the water.
10. Three of the following choices are fish native to New Zealand, while one is an introduced fish. Can you choose the introduced fish from these four choices?

Answer: Rudd

Anguilla dieffenbachii (long finned eel), gobiomorphus cotidianus (Common Bully), and the inanga (Galaxias maculatus), are native to New Zealand.) Rudd (Scardinius erythropthalamus) were illegally introduced in 1967. They are a noxious species in New Zealand (except in the Auckland/Waikato Fish and Game region where it is designated a sport fish for coarse anglers).
Source: Author NZ Hawk

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