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flounder tramping [noun]

a traditional method of catching flatfish by treading on them in shallow coastal water

Ex: The best time for flounder tramping is during low tide .

hand-gathering [noun]

the technique of manually collecting or catching fish or other aquatic creatures

Ex: He excels at hand-gathering clams along the shore .

noodling [noun]

the practice of catching fish, typically catfish, using bare hands in sport fishing

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bottom fishing [noun]

a fishing technique where anglers target fish that dwell near the seabed

Ex: We had a successful day bottom fishing off the coast of Florida .

trolling [noun]

a fishing technique where one or more fishing lines with baited hooks or lures are drawn through the water behind a moving boat

Ex: Successful trolling requires knowledge of fish behavior and underwater structure .

fly fishing [noun]

a method of angling using an artificial fly as bait, typically cast with a specialized fly rod and line

Ex: Beginners in fly fishing often struggle with accurate casting .

casting [noun]

the act of throwing a fishing line with a baited lure into the water

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spearfishing [noun]

the practice of hunting fish underwater using a spear or similar device

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bow fishing [noun]

a method of fishing where fish are shot with specialized archery equipment

Ex: Bow fishing requires skillful aim and precision to catch fish .

spin fishing [noun]

a technique in sport fishing that involves using a spinning reel to cast and retrieve a lure or bait

Ex: Spin fishing allows for precise control over lure placement .

baitcasting [noun]

a fishing technique using a baitcasting reel mounted on top of a casting rod

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jigging [noun]

a fishing technique involving the use of a weighted lure or bait that is jerked up and down in the water to attract fish

Ex: The key to successful jigging lies in the rhythmic motion and depth control .

jerkbaiting [noun]

a technique in sport fishing where a lure resembling injured prey is jerked or twitched to attract predatory fish

Ex: The angler 's jerkbaiting technique fooled the trout into striking .

topwater fishing [noun]

a technique in sport fishing where lures or baits are worked on the water's surface to attract fish

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ice fishing [noun]

the activity or sport of catching fish through holes cut into frozen bodies of water

Ex: Some anglers use specialized gear like ice augers and tip-ups for ice fishing .

chumming [noun]

(sport fishing) the practice of scattering bait in the water to attract fish

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fishing rod [noun]

a long, flexible pole typically made of fiberglass, graphite, or a composite material, designed for use in sport fishing

Ex: Anglers prefer telescopic fishing rods for their compactness and ease of transport .

fishing reel [noun]

a device used for deploying and retrieving fishing line

Ex: The spinning fishing reel made it easier to cast long distances .

rig [noun]

a setup of fishing tackle including hooks, sinkers, and bait or lures, designed to catch fish effectively

Ex: The fishing guide demonstrated how to tie a reliable rig for surf fishing .

spear [noun]

a tool used in fishing to thrust or throw at fish underwater to catch them, typically consisting of a sharp point attached to a long handle

Ex: She used a Hawaiian sling spear for spearfishing in shallow coastal waters .

spinning rod [noun]

a type of fishing rod designed for use with spinning reels

Ex: He prefers using a spinning rod for its simplicity and ease of use .

sinker [noun]

a small weight typically made of lead or other heavy materials attached to the fishing line above the lure

Ex: The heavy current required a larger sinker to maintain control of the fishing line .

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