Dacron – A type of braided line whose use is now restricted to big-game fishing or for producing wind-on leaders.
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Daiwa – International Tackle dealer based in Scotland.
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Delta skaliwag – a plastic eel with a split paddle tail.
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Deadbait – Refers to dead fish used as bait.
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Diurnal – Having a period or cycle of approximately one tidal day.
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Disgorger – A plastic or metal tool used to remove hooks from fish.
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Depthfinder – An electronic device used to detect the depth beneath the water’s surface.
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Demersal – The area nearest the sea bed.
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Downrigger – A mechanical device that uses large weights to get fishing lures or bait down to a specific depth. The line to the lure or baited hook is attached…
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Double hook – Two single hooks joined along the length of the shank.