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  2. Surface lure - Wikipedia

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    This fine Australian bass was caught and released on a fizzer equipped with barbless hooks.. A surface lure or topwater lure is a diverse class of fishing lure designed to attract predatory fish through commotions produced at (or immediately below) the water surface, imitating preys of interest swimming at the surface such as injured baitfish, frogs, wading mice, lizards and water snakes ...

  3. Fishing lure - Wikipedia

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    Swimbait is a soft plastic or wooden bait/lure that resembles an actual bait fish. Some of these have a tail that makes the lure/bait look like it is swimming when drawn through the water. Such a one made of wood would be hinged in certain places depending on its size. One advantage of use of lure in general is the reduction in the use of live ...

  4. Plug (fishing) - Wikipedia

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    A variety of plug lures. Plugs are a popular type of hard-bodied fishing lure, characterized by a specially designed foil at the front end known as the bill or lip.Plugs are widely known by a number of other names depending on the country and region, including crankbait, wobbler, minnow, shallow-diver and deep-diver.

  5. Fishing bait - Wikipedia

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    The natural bait used may be alive or dead. Common natural baits include worms (most commonly earthworm and bloodworm), leeches (notably bait-leech Nephelopsis obscura), insects (both adults and larvae), minnows, frogs, salamanders and crayfish. Natural baits are effective due to the lifelike texture, odor and color of the bait presented.

  6. Fishing techniques - Wikipedia

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    The electric kontikis can also be used to pull surfcasting lines and baits offshore, before releasing them to fish. Modern electric kontikis use electric trolling motors, lithium batteries and GPS controlled autopilots, and electric winches are used to retrieve the line, hooks and kontiki back to shore.

  7. Bait (luring substance) - Wikipedia

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    The hunter either watches the bait from point within firing range or stalks the animal if it has come for the bait during the night. [citation needed] In areas where bears are hunted, bait can be found for sale at gas stations and hunting supply stores. Often consisting of some sweet substance, such as frosting or molasses, combined with an ...

  8. 'The White Lotus' Brings Back a Surprising Character in ... - AOL

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    Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) is quick to point this out to her new friend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), joking that these hairline-impaired travelers are secretly called LBHs, a.k.a. Losers Back Home, by ...

  9. Trolling (fishing) - Wikipedia

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    Artist's conception of tuna trolling operation, using outriggers to tow multiple trolling lines and give the appearance of schooling fish. Trolling is a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water at a consistent, low speed.