This is a list I compiled five years ago for a seminar I did. Feel free to add on a few new words and definitions I could use a good laugh. Like Fly dogging and Hover Fishing ETc.
TERM DEFINITION
BAIT DIVER A diving device that uses the river's current to dive the bait to the bottom. A large crank bait can be used.
BOON DOG Cast directly upstream from a boat. Use the least amount of weight possible, keeping your line above the boat, and tight at all times as the boat drifts downstream.
FLAT FISH A crescent shaped plug that dives up to 20 ft. It is used for larger species of salmon. Worden's makes it.
DEEP SIX A diving device that is trolled to bring the bait to the desired depth.
DOWN RIGGER A lead ball that weighs 10 lbs. or more and is attached to a cable. The fishing line is attached to a clip and the down rigger is lowered to the desired depth.
DREDGER Fish in deep swift river current, using 1-2 oz. lead.
GLOW BUG A single imitation salmon egg made from yarn.
HOT SHOT A small crank bait that will dive up to 8 feet. Lure Jensen makes it.
JIG A lure that is usually tied with marabou feathers. It is available in 1/2 - 3/4 oz. round lead heads. It can be fished with or without a peg float.
KWIKFISH A crescent shaped plug that will dive up to 20 feet. It is used for larger species of salmon. Lure Jensen makes it.
MAG WART This plug dives deep up to 20 feet for stained water or deeper rivers and it is also used as a bait diver.
MOOCHER Drift or slow troll. Use 5-7 foot leaders and 1-6 oz. of lead. Fish with herring or anchovies, cut plug or straight.
NOODLE ROD A rod that has soft action and is light in power. Use very light line. The rods' softness prevents even large fish from being able to break light line.
PEG FLOAT (BOBBER) Used as a strike indicator. The float stays in a fixed position.
PLUGGING It is also known as back trolling. Fish with plugs (crank baits) and let them out behind the boat up to 100 feet. Use the current to bring the lures to the bottom.
PLUNKER Fish from the bank. Use enough weight to sink to the bottom and not drift. Usually you should fish with bait like eggs, shrimp, and spin glows.
SIDE DRIFT Casting is usually done from a boat. Use the least amount of weight possible, drift with your line at 45-degree angle from the side of the boat.
SLINKY Lead balls put into hollow nylon chord. It is used as weight for drifting.
SLIP FLOAT (BOBBER) Used as a strike indicator. The float slides to the float stop.
SPINNER A lure that is usually 2-5 blade size, that weighs up to 3/4 oz. It is reeled in at the necessary speed to make the blades spin.
SPOON A lure fished in all water conditions. It is shaped like a spoon.
TAD PULLEY A crank bait that will dive up to 12 feet.
WIGGLE WART A small crank bait that will dive up to 12 feet.
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Karry Batson
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