Leger – A method of fishing where the hooks are fished below the weight. The rigs fishes hard on the bottom. The leger may be fixed or running. Tends to…
Leadhead – A hook with a lead cast adjacent to the eye.
LRF – A method of fishing from the shore with artificial lures or baits on ultralight tackle. Originated in Japan and came onto the UK scene via anglers in Jersey.…
Kamasan – A well known maker of quality hooks.
King ragworm – The name given to a large specimen of Polychaete ragworm which can be 15mm thick and 450mm long. It has strong, sharp pincers.
Keeper ring – A small ring just above the rod handle to retain the hook when not in use.
Kayak – A small canoe normally of the sit on top type becoming increasingly popular and effective for inshore fishing.
Knot – A method of attaching line to hooks, swivels, lures etc. Also the unit of speed used at sea.
Leader – A length of monofilament or fluorocarbon attached to the main line to assist with handling fish when at the side of a boat. It also helps prevent wear…
Lead – See sinker.