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Fishing Terminology , Words and Fishing Slang Defined

Fishing terminology, from A-Z

Anglers have a language that's all of their own. The fishing gear they use and the explanations of their ways are foreign words to others. We've collected a glossary of fishing-specific terms to help everyone learn a little more about fishing tackle and fishing in fish species.

How Fish Hear


The underwater world abounds with noise. Gamefish, through an intricate network of receptors, utilize this sound to move within their environment, detect threats, and locate and feed on prey. But without visible ears how do fish hear? Is sound really that important of a consideration that we should be taking notice? Like anything in angling, understanding the traits and biological makeup of gamefish help us get inside a fish's head. And that can only mean better days of fishing in the future.