Neap tides – The tides that occur around the time of the moon’s quarters when the effect of the gravitational pull is least. The opposite of spring tides.
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Nautical mile – Its length is 1853 meters (6080 feet), approximately 1.15 times as long as the statute mile.
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Nail clippers – Used for cutting monofilament line.
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Mylar – Metallic plastic available in sheet or woven tube form and used in lure making.
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Mustad – A tackle manufacturer of Norwegian origin who are famous for their hooks.
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Muppet – A plastic lure that looks like a squid and is used in boat fishing.
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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 …
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Multi-tip – A rod that has more than one inter-changeable tip section.
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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.
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Mould – or mold, a cast or machined aluminium or heat resistant rubber form that is used to make lead weights or pirks.