1.
The current BRFC record Crucian Carp was caught from Marsh Farm, Surrey.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because the current BRFC record Crucian Carp was not caught from Marsh Farm, Surrey.
2.
The current Roach record stands at 4lbs 4oz. How many roach of 4lbs or over have been officially recognised as records?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
3.
When Sean Meehan wrote about "fishing the crease... for Winter Grayling," what river was he fishing?
Correct Answer
A. River Aire
Explanation
Sean Meehan was fishing the River Aire when he wrote about "fishing the crease... for Winter Grayling."
4.
Similarly, Sean wrote about something called a "Scour." What is Scour?
Correct Answer
C. 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.
5.
Jeff Woodhouse actually caught a fish in 1989.
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.
6.
The Fish Fight campaign is receiving a lot of publicity. Which "celebrity" is at the forefront of the campaign?
Correct Answer
B. 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.
7.
Name the river?
Correct Answer
C. The Calder
Explanation
The Calder is the correct answer because it is one of the options given in the question.
8.
Part-time male model and reasonable cook - Lee Swords - is a member of the DVSG.
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.
9.
What is DVSG?
Correct Answer
C. Don Valley Specimen Group
Explanation
DVSG stands for Don Valley Specimen Group. This is the correct answer because the other options do not make sense in the context of the question. "Daily Vegetarian Services Guide" and "Don Valley Sex Guide" are unrelated to the term DVSG. "Doncaster via Sheffield Guide" is also unrelated and does not match the acronym. The most logical and relevant option is "Don Valley Specimen Group," which suggests a group or organization related to collecting or studying specimens in the Don Valley area.
10.
Danny Taylor recently wrote about "The Secret Mere." How big was the male Tench described in that article?
Correct Answer
D. 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.
11.
A noted big Roach venue, where is it?
Correct Answer
D. 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.