Zziplex – UK based manufacturers of fishing rods
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Wire Trace – An essential item when fishing for any of the larger sharks or other toothy fish. A wire connection between bait and line which prevents the line from …
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Wire boom – A wire rod which is attached to the main line at one end and has a snood affixed to the other. The French boom is the best …
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Wind-on leader – A length of heavy monofilament threaded inside a section of hollow braided Dacron and secured in place. The lack of swivels or other attachment means that the …
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White rag – A bait with mythical powers in the minds of anglers. Difficult to find locations which harbour a regular supply. Lives in clean, course sand and tube worms …
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WFSA – Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers the governing body for sea angling in Wales. Selects international teams for Home Internationals and CIPS events.
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Weight – See sinker.
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Weigh-In – The culmination of a fishing match where the catches a weighed on scales. With most competitions nowadays only the heaviest fish are weighed as the results are determined …
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Waders – Large rubber, neoprene or plastic boots that are extended up to thigh, hip or chest height. They may have moulded boots attached or stocking feet for wearing with …
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Viviparous fish – Fish who give birth to live young. Unlike those of ovoviviparous fish, the developing embryos receive nourishment from the mother.