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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.…

Harbour rag – So called because this worm is regularly found in the mud around harbours. See also maddie.

Harbour – An area of water almost surrounded by land, sea walls, or breakwaters and forming a safe anchorage for boats. Provides some popular venues for the shore angler.

Headlamp – A torch adapted to be worn on the head leaving the hands free and derived from a miners light. The battery power source may form part of the…

Hardback – A crab of any species when its shell is in the normal hard state outwith the peeling season.

Hokkai lure – A single hook lure is designed to resemble fish fry. Has a luminous plastic head and a reflective body with feathers to the rear. It can be…

High Tide – The maximum height reached by a rising tide during a particular cycle.

High pressure area – High pressure areas are generally larger and move more slowly than low pressure systems. The winds circulate around the centre in a clockwise, ‘anticyclonic’ movement. The…

Hook – The piece of the terminal tackle designed to catch and retain your fish until it is landed. Hooks may be single, doubles or trebles. There are more shapes…

High water mark – The highest point along a shoreline that any given tide reaches.