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…
Double hook – Two single hooks joined along the length of the shank.
Dorsal fin – The fin located on the back of fish.
Drag – The mechanical system in a reel that applies friction to the spool allowing the fish to take line from the reel before the breaking strain of the line…
Draft – determines the minimum depth of water a boat can safely navigate.
Downtide – A style of fishing at anchor where the boat angler allows his rig to run with the tide.
Drag setting – A drag should be set around 25 to 30% of the breaking strain of the main line. So if using 20lb breaking strain line the drag should…
Drogue – A cone-shaped bag, usually made of plastic or canvas, which can be trailed from a drifting boat to slow it. Also known as a sea anchor.
Drag washer – a leather or man made disc which applies the drag pressure.