Red cod – a cod that has been living inshore among the kelp and takes on a red / orange colouration.
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Record list – a list of the largest fish of each species caught from the boat or shore.
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Rear drag – a fixed spool reel where the drag adjustment is positioned on the rear of the body of the reel.
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Razorfish – A sand living bivalve the makes an effective bait particularly after a storm. Gets its name from its shell which is the shape of a cut throat razor. …
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Rays – The soft or spiny supporting elements of fish fins. Also a group of flat, cartilaginous fish.
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Ragworm – A worm used extensively in sea angling. See king rag and maddies.