Freshwater fish
This green, heavy-bodied fish is the most popular game fish in America and is famous for its "large" mouth
What is the largemouth bass
Reaching speeds of up to 68 mph, this billfish is widely considered the fastest fish in the ocean.
What is a sailfish?
This essential piece of plastic or cork floats on the water's surface and plunges under when a fish bites.
to attract surface-feeding fish, anglers use this type of artificial fly designed to float entirely on top of the water.
This conservation practice involves safely releasing a hooked fish back into the water to preserve wildlife populations.
What is catch and release
Named for the colorful pink-to-red stripe running down its side, this trout is a favorite among stream anglers.
What is the rainbow trout?
This silver, armored giant of the flats is famous for its massive, acrobatic leaps and is nicknamed the "Silver King
This specific type of hook features three prongs on a single shank and shares its name with the weapon of Poseidon.
This Japanese style of fly-fishing relies on a long rod and a line attached directly to its tip, bypassing a traditional reel entirely.
What is Tenkara?
To legally fish in public waters, most states and countries require anglers to purchase this permit.
Highly sensitive whiskers called barbels help this bottom-feeding freshwater fish navigate muddy rivers.
What is a catfish?
This deep-dwelling predator is caught at night using glow sticks and is uniquely known for its rigid, flat bil
What is a swordfish?
This open-spool reel sits underneath the rod, making it the most popular choice for casting light lures without backlashes.
Imitating immature aquatic insects below the surface, this type of sub-surface fly is often weighted with a brass or tungsten bead head.
what is a nymph
This organization, abbreviated as the IGFA, is the official world governing body that certifies all international game fish records.
This predatory giant, often called the "fish of 10,000 casts," is known for its razor-sharp teeth and aggressive strikes in northern lakes.
What is a muskellunge (or muskie)
Weighing up to 20,000 pounds, this gentle, plankton-eating giant is officially the second-largest fish in the ocean.
This ultra-clear type of fishing line is virtually invisible underwater and sinks much faster than standard monofilament.
: This piece of light, clear line connects the thick fly line's tapered leader directly to the fly itself.
What is a tippet
The world record for the largest fish ever caught on a rod and reel belongs to a 2,664-pound specimen of this apex shark species caught in Australia in 1959.
What is a Great White Shark?
Landlocked populations of this red-fleshed Pacific salmon species are known by this specific name.
What is Kokanee?
This pelagic apex predator, the largest of all the marlins, can exceed 1,500 pounds and is considered the ultimate prize in offshore angling.
This electronic device uses sound waves to map underwater topography and locate schools of fish beneath the boat.
This casting technique involves keeping the fly line in the air, moving it back and forth without letting it touch the water, to extend line length or dry the fly.
This is the term for a secondary hook rigged behind the main hook of a lure, used specifically to catch short-striking fish.
What is a stinger hook?