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Learn about trolling, a method of fishing where lines with lures or bait fish are drawn through the water at a low speed. Find out how to use outriggers, downriggers, paravanes, spreaders and planer boards to spread and control the lines, and what types of lures and baits to use for different fish species.
Learn about the origins, evolution and features of fishing rods, from ancient Egypt to modern synthetic composites. Compare different styles of fishing rods for spin, fly, surf, ice and trolling.
Tenkara fishing is a traditional Japanese technique of fishing with a long, flexible rod, a line and a fly. Learn about its origins, equipment, advantages and differences from western fly-fishing.
Tackle that is attached to the end of a fishing line is called terminal tackle. This includes hooks, sinkers, floats, leaders, swivels, split rings and wire, snaps, beads, spoons, blades, spinners and clevises to attach spinner blades to fishing lures. The line, hook, bait and other fishing tackle arranged together form a fishing rig.
An overview of fishing as an activity, industry and sport, with topics on fishing techniques, tackle, bait, lures and more. Learn about the history, methods and environmental impact of fishing around the world.
Fishing tackle is the equipment used by anglers when fishing, such as hooks, lines, baits, rods, reels, nets and more. Learn about the history, types and functions of fishing tackle, and how it differs from fishing technique.
Angling is a method of catching fish with a fish hook attached to a fishing line and manipulated by a rod or other device. Learn about the history, types, techniques, equipment, and regulations of angling, as well as the difference between angling and snagging.
A trotline is a heavy fishing line with baited branch lines suspended at intervals for catching crabs or fish, especially catfish. Learn how to make, set, and check a trotline, and the differences between trotlines and other types of fishing lines.