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Jargon

We thought we'd include this as it would prove helpful if you are new to the world of Sport and Game Fishing.

I.G.F.A.-   International Game Fish Association.
G.F.A.A.-  Game Fishing Association of Australia
A.N.S.A.-    Australian National Sportfishing Association.
Tag&Release- When a fish is caught, rather than killing it, a small tag about 5" (125mm) is placed into the flesh of the fish, ideally near the dorsal fin or the "shoulder" of the fish. The fish can then be released unharmed. The tag is loosely fixed to a 'tag pole' which aids in the insertion of the tag. The tag's point and barb can me made out of plastic or metal and only penetrates about 2" (50mm) into the flesh of the fish.  At the other end of the tag there is a serial number, which is duplicated on  the tag's accompanioning file card. The angler then records  the species, estimated weight, length and location of the tagged fish. This card is then given to the appropriate body (in Australia it's the N.S.W. Fisheries Management). Purpose - when a tagged fish is caught again much can be learnt about that fishes growth rates and movements, which then aids in the conservation and management of the fish species.

Spread - Whatever you troll behind your boat is referred to as your 'spread'. This may include two live baits, a witchdoctor (or below surface teaser) and a surface teaser or three pushers, a minnow, a witchdoctor and a surface teaser. Note: all lures in the water should be compatible with one another. That is, all lures that are in the spread should work at their optimum level when trolled together at the same speed.
The diagram below shows the various lure positions that are commonly used when trolling for pelagic species.

BTS thanks Peter Pakula for this graphic.
Trolling Pattern - same as 'spread'.
Tuning- To get optimum action out of a lure or teaser it may have to be tuned. If you are trolling a pusher it's action may be increased by changing it's position in your spread, hopefully increasing your hookup rate. Sea conditions may have a bearing on the way a certain lure performs. Some lures are better suited to calm condition while others reveal in rough conditions. Hook position/weight and leader breaking strain can also increase/decrease a lures action.
Outrigger - a long pole used to position the lure or bait further away from the boat.

Advantages
Flatline - This term refers to a method that keeps the lure/bait in the water and/or prevent tangles with other lines. It is commonly used in conjunction with a flatline clip, although some anglers use rubber bands. The clip is attached to the boat (usually a kelt or rail) then the line is pulled from the top of the rod, inserted (depending on style of the clip used) into the clip and then the lure is repositioned for optimum performence.

 

Teaser - any object is trolled in a pattern that causes a disturbance on the surface or below the water and is usually hookless. The boat itself is a teaser. The purpose of this is to attract fish into your trolling pattern. The best underwater teaser you could use in your pattern is the Pakula Witchdoctor. Surface teasers can be made out beer cans
Skip bait - a whole fish or strip of fish which is rigged in such a way that it skips along the surface of the water.
Swimming bait - a whole fish that is rigged in such a way that it swims beneath the surface of the water.
Pusher - a trolling lure head, designed to push through the water which imparts action into the lure and cause surface disturbance. Can be a hard or soft head.
Softhead - the head of the trolling lure is soft. Advantage - a softhead lure can result in multiple strikes by the one fish as the head has a more natural feel then if the head was hard.
Hardhead - the head of the trolling lure is hard. Advantage - a lot more durable than some of the softheads on the market today resulting in longer trolling life.
 





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