Angler |
YOU! The Fisherman or Fisherwoman.
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Bag Limit |
The number of fish an angler may legally keep per day. |
Bail |
That part of a spinner, made of a metal bar, that rotates around the spool as you crank the handle returning the line back to the spool evenly. |
Bail |
a component that controls fishing line on a spinning reel. |
Bait Tank |
Compartment on a fishing boat for holding live bait, usually with a pump to circulate the water and an aerator to provide oxygen. |
Barbed hook |
A hook with a point below the tip of the hook. The barb allows bait to be secured onto the hook and also acts as a secondary point to insure the fish does not come off. |
Barbless hook |
Hooks that do not contain the second point. This allows the catch and release of fish without any harm being done. |
Barrel Swivels |
A piece of tackle that allows you to join two or more lines together. -The most common one resembles the figure eight. |
Birds nest |
A tangle of line caused by spool overrun on a conventional reel. |
Bobber |
A round or tube shaped floating device that allows an angler to suspend baits at various depths depending on the position of the bobber. |
Bow |
Forward portion of a boat. |
Catch-and-release |
When a fish is safely brought to shore or to the boat, the hook is carefully removed and then the fish is released back into the water. |
Charter |
A fishing boat that is scheduled throughout the week to bring fishermen and women to local or long distant locations to catch the targeted fish. Charters |
Circle Hooks |
Another variety of hooh that can be used as a bait hook. The main difference is that setting the hook is not needed when using these. |
Color |
term used when fighting a fish and first visual contact is established. |
Combo |
Term used when referring to a rod and reel as one. |
Conventional Reel |
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Deckhand |
Crew on the boat that is there to answer questions and assist with tangles, gaffing fish and any other situations encountered while on the boat. |
Drag |
an adjustment on any reel that gives the angler the ability to allow the fish to take line to avoid snapping the line. Drag is crucial to learn to avoid losing any big fish. |
Drift |
the movement of the boat or any object in the water that is being taken by the current in a given direction. |
Egg sinker |
A type of weight shaped like an egg with a hole in the middle |
Exotic species |
Any species that is not native to the waters, either planted or released intentionally. |
Filet |
When cleaning the fish the only thing that is left is the meat portion. The carcass and inards are thrown away |
Fish Finder |
Electronical equipment used to locate schools of fish. |
Fishing Regulations |
Rules and regulations created by the Department of Fish and Game and other Government agencies to protect fish and their habitat. |
Fly-Lining |
the use of a live bait hook and sometimes a small egg weight to present a anchovy, sardine or squid, allowing its natural movements to attract species of fish. |
Free Spool |
When a reel is not set into gear or the bail shut to allow live bait to swim freely or have more feel for the bait being used. |
Gaff |
A metal pole with a hooked end used by deckhands or fisherman to boat a fish |
Galley |
The kitchen area of a boat. |
Going Out |
phrase used when casting overhead on a charter to inform people that you are casting and to be aware of the hook. |
GPS |
Electronical equipment used to find positioning or stored coordinates of hot fishing spots. |
Grand Slam |
The term used to describe the feat of a fisherman when catching 3 fish of a certain species under a given set of guidelines. i.e West Coast Inshore Grandslam ñ Halibut, Yellowtail and White Seabass ñ caught within 24 hours no more than 26 miles from shore. |
Guides |
Loops along the length of the rod through which the line is passed |
Gunny Sack |
The bag used on charters to hold ones catch throughout the day. |
Gut and Gill |
the other option is to have the fish cleaned of all organs and gills. So what is remaining is the whole fish ready to cook. |
Hooks |
Come in a variety of sizes, shapes and widths. Sizes range from 2 the biggest to 28 the smallest. There are also different widths that you can buy thin medium and forged for larger game fish. Hooks are used to present the bait being used and to actually hold the fish while being brought in. |
Jigging |
the action of raising and lowering f the rod tip or a side to side motion with a jig tied to the end of the line. |
Jigs |
Lures with a lead head moulded around the hook; mostly used for plastic artificial lures. |
Leader |
A second line tied to the main line by a barrel swivel. This line is usually of a stronger test to prevent the main line from receving too much pressure from the weight of the fish. |
Live bait |
A live fish or squid that is used to attract and entice fish to strike. |
Live Bait Hooks |
the most common hooks used when using live or dead bait. Hooks come in a variety of sizes, the smaller the number the smaller the hook. |
Low Bridge |
Another term used when casting overhead as a warning. |
Lunker |
A term used by anglers to describe a large fish. |
Lure fishing |
Using artificial baits that resemble fish or any other foods that game would go after.Using artificial baits that resemble fish or any other foods that game would go after. |
Making bait |
the process of fishing for mackarel, anchovies, sardines or squid to be used as live bait. |
Monofilament |
Single-strand nylon, the material from which ordinary fishing line is made. |
Nail clippers |
Everyday clippers that can be used to trim and cut excess line. |
Plastics |
Soft plastic molded in variety of shapes and colors. Sometimes resembling smaller bait fish or painted with bright colors to attract the fish. |
Presentation |
the act of putting the correct bait, at the right depth with the correct motion in the water to entice a fish to strike. |
Retrieve |
the motions that are used when reeling in the lure. |
Rod with Roller Guides |
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Run |
The term used when a fish takes the bait and swims away slowly or fast and takes line out. |
Setting the hook |
When the bite is felt, and pulling in a fluid strong upward motion, allowing the hook to set and pierce the lip of the fish. |
Shank |
The area of the hook between the eye and the point. |
Sinker |
shaped pieces of lead to add weight to line to prevent the waters currents from taking bait into unwanted directions. |
Snag |
When you are unable to bring in your line because of the sinker, hook, jug or plastic being caught up on something in the water. |
Snap swivels |
A piece of tackle that allows you to attach lures, weights, leaders and other terminal tackle quick, easy and without having to tie knots. |
Spinner |
The most widely used reel, because of the ease of use and affordability. These reels allow the angler to flip the bail and cast out with a smooth and effortless motion. When the bail is closed and the handle is cranked line will be wound back to the spool evenly and without tangles. |
Spool |
The part of either a conventional or spinner which holds the line. |
Squid Jig |
Jig used to catch squid, to be used as live bait for a number of species of fish |
Stern |
Back portion of the boat |
Strike |
the moment that you feel the fish take your bait. |
Surface Iron |
Like a Yo Yo iron, but lighter in weight |
Tackle Box |
Container used to store hooks, swivels, sinkers, jigs, pliers or anything to be used while fishing. |
Terminal tackle |
The equipment at the end of the fishing line, including hooks, lures, weights, and leaders |
Treble hook |
Three hooks with their shanks welded together and connected to the line or a wire trace by a single eye. |
Trolling |
A method of angling whereby lures or baits are presented by a moving boat. |
water column |
the different depths of the ocean where fish may be found. |
Wire Leader |
A wire leader is used when fishing big game. Using wire will prevent the fish from biting through the line. Mainly used when fishing for shark and Big Game Fish. |
YoYo Iron |
3-8 inch piece if weighted metal that is shaped and colored to be casted out and let sink and retrieved in a fast or slow, up and down motion |
