Glossary

Tide – The movement of the sea in and out over the shore line.

Tidal range – the difference in height between high and low water.

Through-action rod – A rod where the blank is designed to bend from the tip to the butt.

Test curve – The method of rating a rod for use with a particular weight for casting, measured in pounds. Used mostly for carp style rods.

Terminal Tackle – Refers to any tackle other than the rod, reel and main line that is used to make rigs and traces. Swivel, leader line, wire, hooks, etc.

Teasers – Teasers lure without hooks used in big-game fishing to attract fish to the boat and excite them to strike. They work by splashing and / or flashing on …

Tackle trolley – a wheeled trolley to carry a tackle box etc.

Tackle box – A large, plastic box used to transport tackle to and from an angling venue.

Tackle – The gear used by an angler to catch fish. Or alternatively the gear the angler buys cos it’s nice and shiny.