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Contest Study Guide FISHING SPORTS

Louisiana 4-H University 2021 Edition

The LSU AgCenter and the LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. 4-H University Study Guide - Fishing Sports Contest Contest References

• LDWF – most current Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations Book (can be downloaded at http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/regulations) o Participants DO NOT need to study the following information in regulations book:  Licensing fee information (pg. 6)  Restrictions by Location (pg. 15)  Freshwater State Creel and Size Limits (pg. 16-17) • **However, there are some nice photos of fish on these pages.**  Saltwater State Creel and Size Limits (pg. 21-25) • **However, there are some nice photos of fish on these pages.**  Specific WMA information (pg. bottom of 32-37)

• Additional resources to help with Fish ID include: o Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/#! categoryid=1306&subcategoryid=& status= o LDWF Fish and Shellfish Species Field Guide - https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/species

• Sport Fishing: Aquatic Resources Handbook from the Future Fisherman Foundation o A PDF copy is available upon request. Please contact superintendents to request a copy. o Physical copies of this book can be checked out from the superintendents, as well. Limited supply - first come, first serve.  Agents who participated a LDWF’s Aquatic Volunteer Instructor training may have a physical copy of the Sport Fishing Handbook in their Aquatic Volunteer Instructor materials.

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Participants will be asked to identify the fish by itscommon name only. However, only common names in this LDWF list will be accepted. For instance, bowfin will be the only name accepted, not choupique, mudfish, etc. A word bankWILL NOT BE PROVIDEDon the day of the competition.

Participants will also be asked to select if the fish is a freshwater or saltwater species.

Depending upon availability, specimens of actual fish (that have been caught and placed on ice prior to the day the competition) will be utilized for the fish ID portion of the competition. Color photographs will be used if suitable specimens are not available.

Common Name (Saltwater) Common Name (Freshwater) • amberjack • alligator gar • Atlantic croaker • bigmouth buffalo • Atlantic stingray • black bullhead • black drum • black crappie • bluefin • blue • cobia • bluegill • crevalle jack • bowfin • gafftopsail catfish • channel catfish • gray triggerfish • common • gulf killifish • flathead catfish • gulf • freshwater drum • hardhead catfish • gizzard shad • inshore lizardfish • grass carp • ladyfish • green sunfish • mahi mahi • hybrid bass • mangrove snapper • largemouth bass • pinfish • longear sunfish • red drum • paddlefish • red snapper • redear sunfish • sheepshead • • southern • smallmouth buffalo • spadefish • spotted bass • Spanish mackeral • spotted gar • spotted seatrout • striped bass • striped • threadfin shad • tarpon • warmouth • tripletail • white bass • wahoo • white crappie • white seatrout • yellow bass • • yellow bullhead

Page 2 4-H University Study Guide - Fishing Sports Contest 2021 Gear ID List

Participants should be able to identify the following fishing gear items.

Reels Miscellaneous _____ Spinning _____ Hook sharpener _____ Bait Casting _____ Needle nose pliers _____ Fly Cast _____ Ruler/tape measure _____ Spin Cast _____ Fishing line _____ Reel Oil _____ Fishing license _____ Fishing regulation handbook Rods _____ Map _____ Spinning Rod _____ Fish ID Pocket Guide _____ Bait Casting Rod _____ First aid kit _____ Pole and Line _____ Flares _____ Spin Casting Rod _____ Bait dip net _____ _____ Anchor _____ Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Lures _____ Paddle _____ Snaps and swivels _____ Hook remover _____ Artificial flies _____ No- eyelet _____ Spoons _____ Sinkers _____ Plugs _____ Fillet knife _____ Plastic worms _____ Rod caddy _____ Jigs (Round, Tapered, Flat, Diamond) _____ Bait or minnow bucket _____ Spinners _____ Bobbers _____ Sharpening Stone Baits _____ nets _____ Crawfish _____ Fish Spear _____ Grasshopper _____ Waterproof Matches _____ Leech _____ Candles _____ Shiner _____ Fire Extinguisher _____ _____ Snacks _____ Worm _____ Extra rod guides and tips _____ Stink bait _____ Link Chain and Padlock _____ Rope Hooks _____ Fish Scale _____ Jig Hooks _____ Snake Bite Kit _____ Treble Hooks _____ Tackle Box _____ Circle Hooks _____ Poncho _____ Weighted Hooks

Page 3 4-H University Study Guide - Fishing Sports Contest Revised 2021 Knot Tying

Tying tackle on the end of a line is a critical skill that fishermen must learn. Do it wrong and you lose the tackle and/or the fish.

Participants will need to be able to identify each of the following four and provide the use of each knot. A word bank may or may not be provided for this. The knots they need to identify will be displayed using photos.

Participants should also know how to tie each knot and be able to demonstrate it. Participants will be provided with a 30” long, 1/4” diameter rope and a carabiner on the day of the competition.

The

The Arbor Knot is used to tie new line to the reel. It’s the first knot you need to learn. It doesn’t have to be that strong. And it’s easy to learn. That makes it a pretty good knot to start off with. Run the line around the spool hub (arbor), then take the tag end around the standing part of the line and tie an ordinary, everyday, . Tie a second overhand knot in the tag end as close as possible to the first one. Pull on the standing part of the line and jam the two knots together against the spool of your reel. Online: http://www.animatedknots.com/arbor/index.php

Improved Clinch Knot

The improved clinch knot is a knot that is used for securing a fishing line to the fishing lure, but can also affix fishing line to a swivel, clip, or artificialy fl . It offers up to 95 percent of the original line strength. The key is to make five turns of the tag end around the standing end before running the tag end back through the formed loop. Online: http://www.animatedknots.com/improvedclinch/index.php?Categ=fishing&LogoImage=LogoGr og.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

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This knot is good for all kinds of light fishing lines (especially which will not pull out of this knot) and retains much of the original line strength. Over 95 percent in strength, the Palomar knot is good for lines up to and over 20-pound test. Because it’s double-run through the lure or hook eye, knotted, and then looped over the hook or lure, it may tangle easier. But it’s still a favorite knot of many anglers. Online: http://www.animatedknots.com/palomar/index.php?Categ=fishing&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg &Website=www.animatedknots.com

Double Surgeon’s Knot/Surgeon’s Join Knot

This joining knot is easy to tie and a reliable way to join together two fishing lines of similar to moderately dissimilar diameters. This knot is popular among fly fishermen and is one of the strongest line-to-line knots. In order to tie this knot, one line must be short enough to thread the end through the formed . Use a lot of overlapping line so that you can pull on all four ends to make it properly tight. Online:https://www.animatedknots.com/surgeons-join-knot https://www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/fishing-knots-and-rigs/line-joining-knots/

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