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Pirk – A metal lure used for pirking or jigging usually chromed or brightly painted. Fitted either with a treble hook or an assist hook. May also be known as…

Pier – A structure, usually of open construction, extending into the sea from the shore, to serve as a landing place, recreational facility, etc. rather than to provide protection.

Pharyngeal teeth – Teeth at the back of the throat used for crushing food.

Pennel – A rig where the snood terminates in two hooks, one above the other. Used to present large baits.

Pendulum Cast – A casting style designed for distance where the terminal gear is swung in a pendulum motion in the air to pre-load the rod prior to the ultimate casting action. It is widely used by tournament casters.

Pelagic fish – Fish that range in the upper area of the sea.

Pelagic – Of or in the open ocean above the demersal zone.

Pegged – A match where the anglers have to fish at a drawn peg for the duration. The opposite of a rover.

Peg – An anglers fishing station during a shore competition.

Peeler – Any species of crab which is about to shed its shell to grow to a larger size. An extremely popular bait in this condition.