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Mustad – A tackle manufacturer of Norwegian origin who are famous for their hooks.

Muppet – A plastic lure that looks like a squid and is used in boat fishing.

Multiplier – A multiplier reel is one where the line spool is carried on a revolving spool supported by bearings. It gets its name from the fact that the retrieve …

Multi-tip – A rod that has more than one inter-changeable tip section.

Multi-strand wire – A cable style wire with seven or multiples of seven single wires woven together. It can be given a clear plastic coating.

Mould – or mold, a cast or machined aluminium or heat resistant rubber form that is used to make lead weights or pirks.

Monofilament – See nylon monofilament.

Monel – A nickel, single strand wire used for trolling and deep water fishing.

Minimum sizes – the legal size at which a fish may be kept for the table or a size established by governing bodies or match organisers.