Roller guide – A heavy duty big game style rod guide that reduces friction and abrasion on fishing line.
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Roe – The eggs of a fish while still within the fishes body.
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Rod rating – The line ratings on boat rods don’t indicate how much weight the rod will lift. The rating on the rod indicates the most suitable breaking strain line …
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Rip current – A strong surface current of short duration flowing seaward from the shore.
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Rings – Rod rings. See Guides.
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Rig wallet – plastic or fabric folder with clear, plastic inserts to hold made up rigs or traces. Also known as a trace wallet.
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Rig – Terminal tackle that has been assembled for fishing. Also known as a trace.
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Retrieve – The recovery of a fishing line and terminal tackle with or without a hooked fish.
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Resident species – Species of fish which spend their entire lives in an area.
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Release clip – A tension clip used retain the line when using a downrigger.