This results in a tangle known as backlash, or a “bird’s nest.”īack-cast – The act of swinging a rod backwards, behind the angler, prior to casting forward, to increase the rod’s range of motion.īaitcaster – This is a type of conventional reel used for many types of fishing, which has a revolving spool. Bīacklash – When casting or letting out line under tension, the revolving spools on many types of conventional reels can begin to spin faster than the line comes off.
If you’re reading this right now, chances are you’re an angler, too.Īrtificials – A general term used to apply to any man-made lure used to catch fish, as opposed to using bait. Whether you enjoy kayak fishing in a quiet pond, heading offshore to hunt for pelagics, or anything in between, let’s get linguistic.Ī - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z AĪngler – We sincerely hope you already know this one: it’s people who fish. Fishing lingo is a language all its own, so we put together this glossary of fishing terms to make sure everyone’s on the same page as they talk about Chesapeake Bay fishing and angling in our nearby waters.
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