Isome – A soft, biodegradable hook bait which is generally worked slowly on LRF tackle. The name comes from the Japanese word for sand worm and these baits or lures …
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HRF – A method of fishing from the shore with artificial lures or baits on light tackle. Originated in Japan and came onto the UK scene via anglers in Jersey. …
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LRF – A method of fishing from the shore with artificial lures or baits on ultralight tackle. Originated in Japan and came onto the UK scene via anglers in Jersey. …
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Abu – Swedish based tackle manufacturers, known for their shore reels.
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Anadromous – Fish that hatch and rear in fresh water then migrate to the sea to grow and mature. They then return to fresh water to spawn and reproduce. The …
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Amnesia – A low memory fishing line which recovers from twists when tensioned particularly good for hook snoods.
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Adipose Fin – A small fleshy lump which appears behind the dorsal fin on game fish such as salmon and trout.
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Anal fin – The fin behind the vent.
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Artificial – Any bait which is man-made, may be plastic, wood or metal.
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Anti-kink – A device which helps to prevent line twist when spinning.