Reel Seat – the fixture on a fishing rod used to hold the reel in place.
Reef – A ridge of rock or other material lying below the surface of the sea.
Reducer – An extension to a beachcasting rod butt used when casting with the reel low on the butt to aid retrieve. Conoflex produce a captive reducer which twists and…
Redgill – An artificial, plastic eel which has a paddle tail and with the hook situated within the body. Originally made by the Redgill and now used as a generic…
Red cod – a cod that has been living inshore among the kelp and takes on a red / orange colouration.
Record list – a list of the largest fish of each species caught from the boat or shore.
Rear drag – a fixed spool reel where the drag adjustment is positioned on the rear of the body of the reel.
Razorfish – A sand living bivalve the makes an effective bait particularly after a storm. Gets its name from its shell which is the shape of a cut throat razor.…
Rays – The soft or spiny supporting elements of fish fins. Also a group of flat, cartilaginous fish.
Ragworm – A worm used extensively in sea angling. See king rag and maddies.