Glossary

Littoral zone – The region of land bordering the sea which extends below the low water mark and above the shoreline.

Line capacity – The length of line which can fit on to the spool of a reel. Manufacturers usually list this by breaking strain and / or line diameter.

Lever drag – an multiplier reel with an adjustible drag which is operated by a lever as opposed to a star drag.

Level wind – The part of a multiplier reel which oscillates along the front of spool laying the line evenly.

Leger – A method of fishing where the hooks are fished below the weight. The rigs fishes hard on the bottom. The leger may be fixed or running. Tends to …

Leadhead – A hook with a lead cast adjacent to the eye.

Aeration tank – A tank or container used to keep bait alive by pumping a supply of air or fresh sea water into it. Also known as a livebait tank …

Yolk sac – provides nutrition for newly hatched fish.

Zip slider – A small, red, plastic weight carrier through which the main line runs when leger fishing.