Glossary

Reel Seat – the fixture on a fishing rod used to hold the reel in place.

Reef – A ridge of rock or other material lying below the surface of the sea.

Reducer – An extension to a beachcasting rod butt used when casting with the reel low on the butt to aid retrieve. Conoflex produce a captive reducer which twists and…

Redgill – An artificial, plastic eel which has a paddle tail and with the hook situated within the body. Originally made by the Redgill and now used as a generic…

Red cod – a cod that has been living inshore among the kelp and takes on a red / orange colouration.

Record list – a list of the largest fish of each species caught from the boat or shore.

Rear drag – a fixed spool reel where the drag adjustment is positioned on the rear of the body of the reel.

Razorfish – A sand living bivalve the makes an effective bait particularly after a storm. Gets its name from its shell which is the shape of a cut throat razor.…

Rays – The soft or spiny supporting elements of fish fins. Also a group of flat, cartilaginous fish.

Ragworm – A worm used extensively in sea angling. See king rag and maddies.