Swivel – A metal device used to attach two sections of line, line to a lure, or a device to prevent the twisting of the line.
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Surfcasting – See beachcasting.
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Super braid – See braid.
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Strip – The term used when fly fishing to describe taking in the line by hand as opposed to reeling it in.
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Stop knot – A small, in-line knot used to regulate the depth of a sliding float or to prevent items of terminal tackle sliding on the line i.e. for trapping …
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Star drag – A multi-armed lever situated below the handle on a multiplier reel and used to adjust the drag tension.
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Spring tides – The tides that occur around the time of full and new moon when the effect of the gravitational pull is greatest. They have larger rises and falls …
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Spoon – An elongated, metal blade used as a lure for spinning. Normally fitted with a swivel at one end and a treble hook at the other.
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Spool – The portion of the reel that holds the line. Also the how the line is supplied from the tackle shop.
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Split shot – small non-lead weights used when float fishing. They have a cut in the side to half depth and are squeezed onto the line.