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shank
Sports; Fishing

This is the long part of the hook that is between the eye and the barb or point.

single taper line
Sports; Fishing

This is a line that only tapers on one end.

sinker
Sports; Fishing

Usually apiece made of iron or some other metal that is used to weight a line down so that the hook and bait will sink.

split cane rods
Sports; Fishing

A fishing rod, which is hand-made of cane or bamboo.

stockingfoot waders
Sports; Fishing

These are waders that have sock-like feet, with the wading boots worn over them.

streamer
Sports; Fishing

This is an artificial fly that is tied to look like a small minnow or some other small fish.

strike indicator or bobber
Sports; Fishing

This is a small, brightly colored piece of yarn, cork that is attached to the leader and it helps to know when a fish is about to take the bait and swallow the hook. Serious fishermen use a strike ...

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