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Dive into the world of angling with this engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on record catches, fishing techniques, and notable campaigns. Perfect for enthusiasts looking to sharpen their understanding and learn about the impact of fishing in various regions.

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  • 2. 

    Similarly, Sean wrote about something called a "Scour." What is Scour?

    • Local name for a Grayling

    • What's left in Sean's flask at the end of the day.

    • A depression cut into the river bed by the current.

    • A landing net.

    Correct Answer
    A. A depression cut into the river bed by the current.
    Explanation
    Scour refers to a depression that is formed in the river bed due to the force of the current. It is created when the water flow erodes the sediment and rocks, causing the river bed to be excavated and deepened. Scour is a common feature in rivers and can vary in size and depth. This answer is supported by the fact that Sean wrote about it, suggesting that it is a significant term related to rivers or water bodies.

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  • 3. 
    A noted big Roach venue, where is it? - ProProfs

    A noted big Roach venue, where is it?

    • Mark Wintle's back garden.

    • Mark Everard's back garden

    • My back garden

    • Hampshire Avon, Britford

    Correct Answer
    A. Hampshire Avon, Britford
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hampshire Avon, Britford. This suggests that the noted big Roach venue is located in Hampshire Avon, specifically in Britford.

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  • 4. 

    The Fish Fight campaign is receiving a lot of publicity. Which "celebrity" is at the forefront of the campaign?

    • Fern Brittain

    • Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

    • Fern Cotton

    • Fran Cotton

    Correct Answer
    A. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
    Explanation
    Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is the celebrity at the forefront of the Fish Fight campaign. The campaign has gained a lot of publicity, and Fearnley-Whittingstall has been actively involved in advocating for sustainable fishing practices and raising awareness about the issue. His involvement and influence have helped bring attention to the campaign and its goals.

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  • 5. 

    Part-time male model and reasonable cook - Lee Swords - is a member of the DVSG.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Lee Swords, who is a part-time male model and a reasonable cook, is a member of the DVSG. The answer "True" implies that the statement is accurate and that Lee Swords is indeed a member of the DVSG.

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  • 6. 

    The current BRFC record Crucian Carp was caught from Marsh Farm, Surrey.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the current BRFC record Crucian Carp was not caught from Marsh Farm, Surrey.

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  • 7. 

    Jeff Woodhouse actually caught a fish in 1989.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Jeff Woodhouse caught a fish in 1989. This implies that at some point in 1989, Jeff Woodhouse was able to successfully catch a fish.

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  • 8. 

    When Sean Meehan wrote about "fishing the crease... for Winter Grayling," what river was he fishing?

    • River Aire

    • River Calder

    • River Trent

    • River Tyne

    Correct Answer
    A. River Aire
    Explanation
    Sean Meehan was fishing the River Aire when he wrote about "fishing the crease... for Winter Grayling."

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  • 9. 

    Danny Taylor recently wrote about "The Secret Mere." How big was the male Tench described in that article?

    • 8lbs 8oz

    • 9lbs 8oz

    • 10lbs 8oz

    • 11lbs 8oz

    Correct Answer
    A. 11lbs 8oz
    Explanation
    According to the information provided, Danny Taylor recently wrote about "The Secret Mere." In that article, a male Tench was described as weighing 11lbs 8oz.

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  • 10. 

    The current Roach record stands at 4lbs 4oz.  How many roach of 4lbs or over have been officially recognised as records?

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 3 because the question asks for the number of roach of 4lbs or over that have been officially recognized as records. Since the current record stands at 4lbs 4oz, there must have been at least one other roach that weighed 4lbs or more to have set the previous record. Therefore, a total of three roach have been officially recognized as records.

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  • 11. 
    Name the river? - ProProfs

    Name the river?

    • The Hampshire Avon

    • The Aire

    • The Calder

    • The Idle

    Correct Answer
    A. The Calder
    Explanation
    The Calder is the correct answer because it is one of the options given in the question.

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