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GPS – Short for Global Positioning System, a satellite navigational system extensively used in the marine environment on commercial and recreational boats. Allows the angler to locate or revisit prolific…

Grip wires – The wires in a grip lead.

Guides – The loops on a rod through which the line runs. Also known as rod rings. The design and materials of construction vary according to the purpose of the…

Groyne – A wooden structure running perpendicular to the beach to help prevent erosion and also provides feeding areas for fish.

Ground bait – see Chumming

Gummi Makk – A tradition Scandinavian lure consisting of coloured tubing threaded over a kinked hook and with a swivel attached to the eye of the hook. There has been…