CAPE Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance Trivia Quiz!

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Bartholomew Gosnold gave the Cape its name after the plentiful cod he found here in 1602.

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The Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association was formed in 1991.

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Longlining attracts fish with a central fishing line that ranges from one to more than 50 miles (80 km) long. This central line is strung with smaller lines of baited hooks, which dangle at spaced intervals. After leaving the line to “soak” for a time to attract fish, longliners return to haul in their catch. 

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Instead of using wasteful methods such as massive-net trawling, the members fish with hooks, lines, and smaller nets. All by-catch, or unwanted fish, is released alive. Unlike industrial trawlers, which can stay at sea for up to a week, the Hook Fishermen deliver fish to port fresh. 

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Bluefish are known for their aggressive nature and their ability to put up a strong fight when caught. They are highly sought after by anglers for their powerful and energetic behavior. When hooked, bluefish will often make strong runs, leap out of the water, and engage in vigorous fights, making them a thrilling catch for fishermen. Their aggressive nature and fighting ability make them popular targets for sport fishing.

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With its 365 ponds and lakes (many stocked), Cape Cod has an abundance of opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

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Surfcasting is a fishing technique where a line is cast into the sea from the shore or near the shore. This method allows fishermen to target fish that are closer to the shore, such as those feeding in the surf zone. By casting their line into the sea, fishermen can cover a larger area and increase their chances of catching fish. Therefore, the statement that surfcasting means to fish by casting a line into the sea from the shore or near the shore is true.

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The organization is officially changing its name to Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance.

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On Cape Cod, where he spent the summers in the '90s, President Cleveland fished almost daily—for bluefish and weakfish on Buzzards Bay and for bass on the inland freshwater ponds and on Cape streams for sea-run brook trout known locally as salters. 

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Derelict fishing gear — dubbed "ghost gear" by fishers and conservationists — comes in forms such as nets, crab pots and fishing traps. The gear's potential to ensnare animals, damage boats and alter the natural landscape plagues coastal waters around the USA. (source: usatoday. com)