Some Fishing Terms For Beginners
I was reading the Fishing and Boating Guide from the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources in an effort to find something to blog about related to fishing in Somerset. The PDF guide published by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife is an important resource for local Somerset fishermen and people in Kentucky statewide. I came across a term I didn't know, decided to google it to figure out its meaning, and then came up with this post idea. Are you ready for a vocabulary lesson? Here are some basic terms mixed with some uncommon words used in fishing that I think the average person may not know exaclty what is meant: Angler's Knot: A specialized knot used by anglers to securely attach fishing line to hooks, lures, or swivels. It's designed to withstand the force exerted by a hooked fish. Also sometimes called an Angler's Loop . Bait: A tempting substance strategically employed to allure fish into biting the fishing hook, often enhancing the chance of a successful