fishing rig

Noun
  1. Gear used in fishing (synset 103356280)
    is a type of: appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia - equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
    member holonym:
    • bob, bobber, bobfloat, cork - a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
    • fishhook - a sharp barbed hook for catching fish
    • fishing line - a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached
    • fishing pole, fishing rod - a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
    • gaff - an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
    • harpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
    • landing net - a bag-shaped fishnet on a long handle to take a captured fish from the water
    • reel - winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
    • fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
    • spinner - fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water
    has: gig - a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
    same as: fishing gear, fishing tackle, rig, tackle

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