Glossary

Guides

Guides – The loops on a rod through which the line runs. Also known as rod rings. The design and materials of construction vary according to the purpose of the…

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Groyne

Groyne – A wooden structure running perpendicular to the beach to help prevent erosion and also provides feeding areas for fish.

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Harbour

Harbour – An area of water almost surrounded by land, sea walls, or breakwaters and forming a safe anchorage for boats. Provides some popular venues for the shore angler.

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Gummi Makk

Gummi Makk – A tradition Scandinavian lure consisting of coloured tubing threaded over a kinked hook and with a swivel attached to the eye of the hook. There has been…

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Headlamp

Headlamp – A torch adapted to be worn on the head leaving the hands free and derived from a miners light. The battery power source may form part of the…

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High pressure area

High pressure area – High pressure areas are generally larger and move more slowly than low pressure systems. The winds circulate around the centre in a clockwise, ‘anticyclonic’ movement. The…

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