Dacron – A type of braided line whose use is now restricted to big-game fishing or for producing wind-on leaders.
Current – A horizontal movement of water. Currents may be classified as tidal and non-tidal. Tidal currents are caused by gravitational pull. Non-tidal current tend to occur out in the…
Delta skaliwag – a plastic eel with a split paddle tail.
Deadbait – Refers to dead fish used as bait.
Daiwa – International Tackle dealer based in Scotland.
Diurnal – Having a period or cycle of approximately one tidal day.
Disgorger – A plastic or metal tool used to remove hooks from fish.
Depthfinder – An electronic device used to detect the depth beneath the water’s surface.
Demersal – The area nearest the sea bed.
Downrigger – A mechanical device that uses large weights to get fishing lures or bait down to a specific depth. The line to the lure or baited hook is attached…