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  2. Fishing techniques - Wikipedia

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    Angling with fishing rods give more control of the fishing line, and allows the bait/lure to be launched much farther than hand-throwing can reach. The rod is usually fitted with a fishing reel which functions as a mechanism for storing, retrieving and paying out the line. Floats may also be used, and can function as bite indicators. The hook ...

  3. Terraria - Wikipedia

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    Mode (s) Single-player, multiplayer. Terraria (/ təˈrɛəriə / ⓘ tə-RAIR-ee-ə[ 1 ]) is a 2011 action-adventure sandbox game developed by Re-Logic. The game was first released for Windows and has since been ported to other PC and console platforms. The game features exploration, crafting, building, painting, and combat with a variety of ...

  4. List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and production

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    MDSS – measured depth referenced to mean sea level zero datum – "subsea" level; MDT – modular formation dynamic tester, a tool used to get formation pressure in the hole (not borehole pressure which the PWD does). MDT could be run on Wireline or on the Drill Pipe; MDR – mud damage removal (acid bullheading) MEA – monoethanolamine

  5. Recreational fishing - Wikipedia

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    The rod may be equipped with a reel so the line can be reeled in, and some form of bait or a lure attached to the hook. Fly fishing is a special form of rod fishing in which the reel is attached to the back end of the rod, and heavy line is cast with a complex, repetitive whipping motion to deliver the ultra light artificial fly to its

  6. Spey casting - Wikipedia

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    Spey casting is a casting technique used in fly fishing. Spey casting can be accomplished with either a normal length fly rod, or a rod referred to as a double-handed fly rod, often called a Spey rod. [ 1 ] Spey rods can also be used for standard overhead casting. Spey casting differentiates itself from other fly fishing techniques as it has no ...

  7. Angling - Wikipedia

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    Angling with a rod. A young angler who has successfully hooked a black crappie in the mouth. Angling (from Old English angol, meaning "hook") is a fishing technique that uses a fish hook attached to a fishing line to tether individual fish in the mouth. The fishing line is usually manipulated via a fishing rod, although rodless techniques such ...

  8. Blast fishing - Wikipedia

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    Blast fishing, fish bombing, dynamite fishing or grenade fishing is a destructive fishing practice using explosives to stun or kill schools of fish for easy collection. This often illegal practice is extremely destructive to the surrounding ecosystem , as the explosion often destroys the underlying habitat (such as coral reefs ) that supports ...

  9. Casting (fishing) - Wikipedia

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    Casting (fishing) In angling, casting is the act of the angler throwing the bait and hook (or a lure) as well as other attached terminal tackles out over the water, typically by slinging a fishing line manipulated by a long, elastic fishing rod. The term itself may also be used for setting out a net when artisanal fishing .