Author: FishUSA Staff

Definition of dead drift A tactic most often associated with fly fishing for trout, where the fly is cast up-stream from the intended target area …

Definition of open-face An open-faced fishing reel mounted underneath a fishing rod with an exposed spool. Line is wound onto the reel by the bail …

Definition of drift sock Drift socks are typically made of canvas and shaped like a funnel with a hole at the tip. These tools are …

Definition of dipsy diver A planing trolling weight attached to a fishing line used to achieve specific depths at standard trolling speed. The angles these …

Definition of combo A combo is a fishing rod and fishing reel paired together because specific characteristics of each component match or work well together. …

Definition of rod power This is in reference to the strength and stiffness of a rod blank and the weight range of the lures it …

Definition of low-profile Low-Profile refers to a reel that is smaller in size compared to a regular reel. These reels are less bulky, more streamlined …

Definition of hard bait A hard bait is any lure made of hard material such as wood, plastic, metal, or composites to imitate baitfish or …

Definition of setting the hook The act of pulling or “jerking” a fishing rod when a fish bites the lure or bait at the end …

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