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Sport Fishing

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1.
flounder tramping
Noun

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

Every summer, locals gather for the annual flounder tramping competition.

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hand
ga
the
ring
Noun

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

She demonstrated efficient hand-gathering of shrimp using a small net.

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3.
nood
ling
Noun

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

Noodling requires reaching into underwater holes to catch fish.

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4.
bottom fishing
Noun

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

Bottom fishing can be challenging in strong currents.

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troll
5.
troll
Noun

any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

The depiction of trolls in popular culture has evolved, with some stories presenting them as misunderstood or even comical characters.

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fly fishing
Noun

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

Fly fishing requires precise casting techniques.

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cast
7.
cast
Noun

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

She was excited to join the cast of the upcoming film.

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spear
fi
shing
Noun

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

Spearfishing requires precision and skill to catch fish underwater.

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bow fishing
Noun

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

To excel at bow fishing, one needs patience and keen eyesight.

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spin fishing
Noun

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

Many freshwater species are targeted with spin fishing gear.

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bait
cas
ting
Noun

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

He prefers baitcasting for its ability to cast heavy lures long distances.

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jig
12.
jig
Verb

to dance, move, or skip with quick, lively steps

The group of friends decided to jig around the bonfire, adding a festive atmosphere to the celebration.

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jerk
bai
ting
Noun

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

Jerkbaiting is effective for catching bass in cooler water temperatures.

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topwater fishing
Noun

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

Topwater fishing is exciting because you can see the fish strike your lure.

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ice fishing
15.
ice fishing
Noun

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

Some ice fishing techniques involve using live bait or artificial lures to attract fish.

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16.
chu
mming
Noun

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

Chumming is a common technique used by deep-sea fishermen.

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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

He chose a lightweight fishing rod for casting lures into shallow waters.

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fishing reel
Noun

a device used for deploying and retrieving fishing line

He carefully adjusted the tension on his fishing reel before casting into the river.

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rig
19.
rig
Noun

a set of clothing (with accessories)

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spear
20.
spear
Noun

a weapon with a long handle and a metal pointed tip, used for fighting and fishing in the past

The hunter used a spear to catch fish in the river.

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spinning rod
Noun

a type of fishing rod designed for use with spinning reels

She chose a medium-action spinning rod for targeting bass in the lake.

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22.
sin
ker
Noun

a type of heavy, dense donut that is often made with potatoes or other starchy ingredients and is deep-fried until it is crispy on the outside and dense on the inside

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