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Midwestern Ice Fishing Trivia Quiz

General ice fishing questions from the midwest.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rapid_t. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Rapid_t

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,798

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
626

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following items would be used for ice fishing? Hint

casting rod

jigging rod

spinning rod

fly rod

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which type of hook is widely used for tip-up fishing (except in Minnesota where it is illegal)? Hint

aberdeen hook

treble hook

circle hook

o'shaugnessey hook

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Question 3 of 10

3. When tip-up fishing, you would most likely use a steel leader for which species? Hint

Crappie

Northern Pike

Walleye

Largemouth Bass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Northern pike are also referred to as muskellunge.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Northern pike are also referred to as slough sharks.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these devices will indicate how deep the water is, and the depth of the fish if they are present? Hint

radar

altimeter

global positioning system

flasher

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these companies manufactured flashers? Hint

Motorola

Vexilar

HT Enterprises

Frabill

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Question 8 of 10

8. A dipsy diver would be useful in ice fishing?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these companies does not sell a portable ice shack? Hint

Frabill

South Bend

Clam

Otter

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is usually used as bait on a tip-up? Hint

worm

live minnow

grub

artificial bait

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following items would be used for ice fishing?

Answer: jigging rod

Jigging rods are much shorter than the others to make vertical fishing easier.

2. Which type of hook is widely used for tip-up fishing (except in Minnesota where it is illegal)?

Answer: treble hook

Treble hooks have three points on them to aid in hooking the fish. They are only legal in Minnesota if they are part of an artificial lure.

3. When tip-up fishing, you would most likely use a steel leader for which species?

Answer: Northern Pike

Northern Pike have sharp teeth and will cut your line if you don't use a steel leader. Walleye have teeth too, but you are better off using a mono or superline leader that is less visible.

4. Northern pike are also referred to as muskellunge.

Answer: False

They are similar, but different species.

5. Northern pike are also referred to as slough sharks.

Answer: True

There are many other colloquial names for this fish, almost all referencing shape in some way. They include slimer, hammer handle and snot rocket.

6. Which of these devices will indicate how deep the water is, and the depth of the fish if they are present?

Answer: flasher

Flashers are widely used by ice fishermen.

7. Which of these companies manufactured flashers?

Answer: Vexilar

Vexilar is one of the most popular manufacturers of flashers.

8. A dipsy diver would be useful in ice fishing?

Answer: False

Dipsy divers are used for trolling in open water.

9. Which of these companies does not sell a portable ice shack?

Answer: South Bend

South Bend only sells rods, reels, and tackle.

10. What is usually used as bait on a tip-up?

Answer: live minnow

Game fish are attracted to the movement of a live minnow.

Source: Author Rapid_t

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