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Angling Rules Quiz

This is an open book test. Click on the link at the end of each question to review the rule.

 

1. As a new member, what is required before you are eligable to submit fish entries?

A. A good computer with e-mail capabilities.
B. Catching fish to enter.
C. Showing an understanding of the rules and passing an open book test.
D. All of the above. (I-4)
2. The Red Badge signifies which level of the four Angling Classes?

A. Novice
B. Angler
C. Expert
D. Master (I-5)

3.  What line class tippet does not belong in the 5 Divisions of Fly casting?

A. 4 Lb. (2kg.)
B. 6 Lb. (3 kg.)
C. 12 Lb. (6 kg.)
D. 20 Lb. (10 kg.) (III-1 A)

4.  Fly casting reels must be of what type.

A. Single action designed expressly for fly casting.
B. Double action.
C. A Scarborough.
D. None of the above. (III-1, B-4)

5.  What line class does not belong in the Spinning Division?

A. 4 lb. (2 kg.)
B. 8 lb. (4 kg.)
C. 12 lb. (6 kg.)
D. All belong. (III-2)

6.  Spin Casting Division rods and reels must…….

A. Be more than 4 (1.2mt.) feet long with the reel either on top or the bottom of the reel seat.
B. Be less than 6 (1.8 mt.) feet long with the reel on the bottom.
C. Have a butt length no more than 12 (30 cm.) inches.
D. Be no less than 5 (1.5 mt.) feet long with the axis of the spool pointing towards the tip. (III-2)

7.  In the Spin and Plug Casting Divisions the leader (metallic and non-metallic) and double line may not exceed …….

A. The length of the rod.
B. Be more than 15 (4.5 mt.) feet in length.
C. Be less than 15 feet (4.5 mt.) in length.
D. Twice the length of the rod. (III-2 and III-3)

8.  In the Spinning and Plug Casting Divisions metallic leaders may not exceed _______ inches (cm) in length.

A. The length of the rod.
B. Half the length of the leader.
C. 18 inches (45 cm)
D. All of the above. (III-2 and III-3)

9. True or False: In the Casting Divisions the lure may be trolled.

A. True.
B. False. (III-2)

10.  True or False: In the Casting Divisions the use of bait is permitted if it is cast on a lure.

A. True.
B. False. (III-3)

11. Plug Casting Division reels may not……

A. Be designed specifically for casting.
B. Hold more than 350 yards (315 mt.) of 16 lb. (8 kg.) or 8 lb. (4 kg.) line.
C. Fish more than 250 yards (225 mt.) of weight class line.
D. None of the above.      (III-3)

12. What are the specifications for a Plug Casting Division rod?

A. The same as a General division rod.
B. Not more than 7.5 ft. (2.29 mt.) in length with a butt and reel seat length of not more than 12 in. (30 cm.) in length.
C. The front grip may not exceed 5 in. (12.5 cm.) in length.
D. Both C and D.  (III-3)

13. General Division rods may not be less than what length above the reel seat?

A. 24 in. (60 cm.)
B. 36 in. (90 cm.)
C. 40 in. ( 101.6 cm.)
D. None of the above. (II-1.4)

14. True or false: In the general division, on a manufactured lure more than two hooks can be used.

A. True.
B. False.  (II-1.4)

15. The catch is disqualified if the following happens…

A. Someone other than the angler sets the hook.
B. The reel or rod breaks.
C. The rod is rested on an object during the fight.
D. The gaff hook is longer than 8 feet. (2.49 mt.)
E. All of the above.  (IV-1)

16. You may weigh your fish on…..

A. A bathroom scale.
B. A scale certified through a fishing club or government agency.
C. Any officially certified scale.
D. Both B. and C. (IV-2)

17. What minimum weight or percentage of the basic weight is required for an entry?

A. Half the weight of the current world record.
B. The weight of the fish divided by 100.
C. 50%
D. 50 points or 50% of the basic weight. (IV-3)

18. What is the time limit for submitting a catch?

A. 14 days or as soon as practicable.
B. With-in a month.
C. As soon as the mail arrives. (IV-4)

19. If you catch a 6 lb. (2.73 kg.) on 4# Spin how many points have you earned?

A. 130 points.
B. 120 points.
C. 100 points.
D. 150 points. (IV-4)

20. What would disqualify a catch in the casting divisions?

A. Use of bait.
B. Trolling the lure.
C. Lures designed to entangle or foul hook the fish.
D. Non-regulation equipment.
E. All of the above. (IV-1)

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