Isome – A soft, biodegradable hook bait which is generally worked slowly on LRF tackle. The name comes from the Japanese word for sand worm and these baits or lures …
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HRF – A method of fishing from the shore with artificial lures or baits on light tackle. Originated in Japan and came onto the UK scene via anglers in Jersey.…
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Fast-action rod – A rod with a stiff butt and mid section with most of the bend in the tip.
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Fast drop jig – See speed jig.
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False casting – When fly fishing, a forward casting action used to gauge the ideal distance of a cast or to increase the speed of a line and resultant distance.
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Fish – Any finned species that is a target for the angler. See here for species details.
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Filleting knife – A thin bladed, sharp knife used to clean and fillet fish or cut squid and fish baits.
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Fighting chair – A swivel chair bolted to the deck of a big-game boat. The angler is strapped in by a harness and either the harness or the chair is…
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Feathers – once used to apply to lures which comprised dyed feathers whipped to a hook this term is now a generic name for any small lures fished paternoster style.
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Fishing – A generic term for angling as performed by an angler.