Typically gold or silver is used, but any color can be used. Ideal for catch and release fishing.īasin A depression in the Earth's surface the drainage basin of a river system.īass bag A canvas or waterproof bag for carrying your catch home in.īead Head A Bead Head fly uses a metal bead to simulate the thorax on a nymph or wet fly and to add weight to the fly. They are easier to get out of the fish and do not cause as much injury. īarbless hooks Hooks without the backward facing projection cut into a hook near the point. They can also prosecute them and take them to court.īanks The right bank of a river is on your right when you are facing downstream, and the left bank is on the left.īarb The backward facing projection cut into a hook near the point to reduce the chances of hooked fish escaping. They can in some cases arrest poachers, seize their tackle equipment and catch. Always check local regulations before fishing.īaiting needle A long needle used for mounting dead fish and other large baits onto terminal tackle.īailiff An agent of the land owner who regulates the fishing rights and fishing regulations in relation to a stretch of water. Articular The rear bone of the lower jaw of a fish.īack-cast The term used to describe the action of throwing the rod and line backwards, and allowing the line to unroll in the air, before making a forward cast.īacking Line Nylon or dacron line tied between the flyline and the reel to act as additional line if a longer length than the flyline is required as a reserve to play a big fish.īadger Hackle A hackle having a black center and white outer fibers, sometimes tipped with black.īag Limit The maximum permissible number or weight of fish that can be taken from particular water. Antron A synthetic yarn material made of long sparkly fibers used for many aspects of fly tying including wrapped bodies, spent wings, and trailing shucks. Amphidromous fish Fish that regularly migrate between freshwater and saltwater for reasons other than spawning, for example to feed or overwinter Anadromous fish Fish that spend most of their lives at sea but ascend rivers to spawn Anal fin The fin behind the anus of a fish Annelid Term used for an aquatic worm which is a common food for trout and other fish. Smolt) Algae Any number of simple plants that contain chlorophyll but lack true roots, stems and leaves. Alevin A recently hatched salmon or trout (also see Grilse, Parr and Its activities include setting technical standards for fishing tackle. Members have to give the correct definition to the fly fishing word given by the quiz master to get a point for their teamĪ Adipose fin A small fatty fin between the dorsal fin and the tail fin Abdomen The segmented rear section of an insects's body AFTM The Association of Fishing Tackle Makers (UK based) AFTMA The American Fishing Tackle Manufactures Association. If you notice any problems or have suggestions for additional definitions that might be useful, please contact me at Your help is appreciated.Ĭlub Competition Idea Print this page and use it at your next fishing club meeting to run a competition. We will add them to the list to help other flyfishers from around the world when reading books or tackle catalogs. Please send by e-mail fly fishing words and terms that you use in your country and explain what they mean. We use the word 'lure') We need your help. the US term 'streamer' is not normally used in the UK. Different countries use different words to describe the same thing. This page contains a glossary of various international terms related to fly fishing. The English Fly Fishing ShopĪ 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 AN INTERNATIONAL GLOSSARY OF FLY FISHING TERMS
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