Aeration tank – A tank or container used to keep bait alive by pumping a supply of air or fresh sea water into it. Also known as a livebait tank …
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Abu – Swedish based tackle manufacturers, known for their shore reels.
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Amnesia – A low memory fishing line which recovers from twists when tensioned particularly good for hook snoods.
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Adipose Fin – A small fleshy lump which appears behind the dorsal fin on game fish such as salmon and trout.
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Anadromous – Fish that hatch and rear in fresh water then migrate to the sea to grow and mature. They then return to fresh water to spawn and reproduce. The…
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Anal fin – The fin behind the vent.
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Artificial – Any bait which is man-made, may be plastic, wood or metal.
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Anti-kink – A device which helps to prevent line twist when spinning.
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Angling Trust – The governing body for sea angling in England. Selects international teams for Home Internationals and CIPS events.
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Angler – Anyone who uses a rod and line for fishing. Those who fish for sport in saltwater are known as recreational sea anglers.