Glossary

Running leger – A leger rig where the lead runs free on the line either from a swivel or a boom. Reduces the resistance when a fish takes a bait.…

Rucksack – A bag for carrying tackle worn on the back. Also known as a backpack.

Rubby dubby – see Chum

Rover – A match where the competitors can chose to fish any location, normally within fixed boundaries and with a central weigh-in. The opposite of a pegged match.

Round fish – any boney fish whose eyes remain on either side of the head throughout its life unlike a flat fish.

Rotten bottom – A length of line of lesser breaking strain than the main line that is attached to the weigh via a clip or other retainer. In the event…