Weekly Fishing Trivia | TightLinesBC

Weekly round - 20 questions

A little local knowledge

Fish biology, wild BC stories and the waters we fish. Pick an answer, then see the explanation and the source.

20 high-quality questions about tackle, light, biology, BC waters and rules. A fresh set is planned each Monday.

Fair play and changing rules

Technique questions are general guidance, not a guaranteed catch method. Washington sources explain tackle, not BC law. Rule answers were checked October 16, 2026. Always check current exact-area, species and licence conditions before fishing. A trivia answer is not legal clearance.

Fishing terms and abbreviations

BC means British Columbia. A leader is the short line linking the main tackle to a lure. Mono means monofilament, or single-strand line. A flasher is a rotating attractor; a hoochie is a soft squid-shaped lure. A spoon is a metal lure with its own wobbling action.

UV means ultraviolet light; LED means light-emitting diode. GPS means Global Positioning System. Miles per hour and knots are different speed units. Phosphorescent glow continues after charging; fluorescence needs ongoing light to excite it.

WDFW means Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Its tackle advice is not British Columbia fishing law. DFO means Fisheries and Oceans Canada. U.S. means United States.