1. Bait that is crafted
   Bait that is made out of fish caught previously
2. Bait that has been used before
   Bait that is seasoned for a fish

Artificial bait is one form of bait that is commonly used. It can come in the form of things like the "Gulp!" brand, which simulates real critters like earthworms, that can be bought live. Every angler has their own preference of what they like to use.

1. A young fish
   A species of fish
2. Another word for nothing
   A type of plant

A fingerling is another word for a young fish that can be up to two years old. When catching fish, there are typically size limits that protect the younger fish so that they are able to grow and live their lives, as well as reproduce.

1. Catching a fish bigger than your buddy's
   Taking a fish off of the hook
2. Preparing your rod before you go out
   Dragging a lure behind the boat

Trolling is important when trying to catch a fish, because your speed can greatly impact your lure, and how the fish view it. A quick way to test your speed before casting for nothing is to let your lure go beside you in the boat to see how it moves.

1. At the end of the rod
   On the fishing line
2. On the reel
   On a hook

Bait comes in many different forms, from live bait to artificial bait. Lures are also another form of "bait" that you can use for catching fish. Different types of bait work better for certain fish, but it's also up to what you prefer to use.

1. Bass
   Tambaqui
2. Ocean Sunfish
   Molly

The bass is one of the most popular species in North America, making many competitions come out of the sport. In fact, there is a large professional competitive scene when it comes to fishing bass with large prizes.

1. A rod
   A motor
2. A boat
   A hook

A barb is an important piece of the hook which has a purpose of making it harder for a fish to get off the hook. It can also help in making sure that the bait stays on. It is placed just underneath where the fish and bait get hooked.

1. Line
   Rod
2. String
   Rope

The fishing line is one of the most important parts of fishing. There are also many different kinds of line that you should know about. Using the proper strength line is very important!

1. Hold bait at a certain depth
   Keep the fishing line afloat
2. Attract fish to the lure
   Measure how far out the line is

A bobber is used to hold bait at a certain depth in the water. Most commonly, they are a red and white ball that floats on the water, with the bait underneath. They work especially well when paired with a worm on the hook to attract the fish.

1. Roe
   Spawn
2. Huddle
   Group

Roe is a collective term for the many eggs that a fish can produce. Depending on the species, they can look much different, but most resemble tiny spheres. The eggs of some fish, especially sturgeon, are eaten in the form of caviar.

1. Snagging
   Poking
2. Flinching
   Hunting

Snagging is illegal in many places, as it is not fishing. Instead, it is done without any bait and the hook is used to grab the fish on any part of its body. Snagging is only used if this was intentional, but if it was caught using a rod, reel and bait, it is deemed accidental. This changes varying on where you are fishing.

1. Strike
   Ray
2. Fry
   Bleak

Striking isn't just for bowling — it's something that anglers do too. If you get a bite on your hook and think quickly enough, a strike would be when you lift up sharp and quick on your rod to get the fish hooked.

1. A measuring tape
   A lure
2. A drink
   A rod

Your fishing rod has to be the perfect one for you. It's great to get out into the store and test it in your hands before hitting the water to make sure that it's exactly what you're looking for. It gives you a chance to test the flexibility and other factors, as well.

1. Peg
   Fishery
2. Supplies
   Tackle

Tackle is anything that you take with you to use for fishing. It can include, but isn't limited to, your rod, reel, tackle box and lures. For an angler, you can almost never have too much tackle while out on the water!

1. A pole
   A stick
2. A mini-rod
   A clamp

A pole is a bit different than your typical rod, but still has the same purpose. Instead of using the reel and eyes on this device, you simply use a line and hook on it. Though they're used differently, you can catch a fish on any one of them.

1. To feed the line through the rod
   To hold a fish once you've caught it
2. To keep the lure away from the reel
   To make it easier to catch the fish

The eye on the fishing rod is important to keep the line straight and stop it from tangling. However, it still doesn't come without problems! It is still possible to get the line wrapped around the rod itself, but holding the rod properly will make a big difference in this.

1. Drive around in the boat
   Help an injured fish
2. Put bait beside the boat
   Throw the line out into the water

A cast is what you make when you throw your line out into the water by swinging your rod. The goal is to get your lure far enough out into the water to drag it behind you, or back into the boat for another cast. Just be careful of where your cast goes!

1. Empty nest
   Fished
2. Fish depletion
   Overfished

Overfishing is something that many countries do their best to avoid. This is why there are often many regulations put in place to keep the fish populations healthy and thriving. Anglers do their part to contribute to this by buying licenses.

1. A fish on the hook
   Nothing, you didn't catch anything.
2. A sunburn
   A faulty motor

A bite is just a way of saying that fish is on your hook, or biting on your hook. If it has bitten your hook, then you're probably already reeling it in. If it has nibbled on your hook, it's probably thinking about biting it!

1. With multiple other boats on the open water
   On a smaller lake
2. Remote areas on the water
   On the ocean

The backwater is a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the main part of the water where everyone is. You never know when you may come across a piece of the backwater that will become your new favorite fishing spot!

1. A large lake
   A stream that flows into a bigger body of water
2. A shallow part of the ocean
   A place to relax for lunch during a long day of fishing

An affluent is a part of a river that is often quieter and more reserved than the bigger portion that it flows into. This is something of an archaic term. You might hear "tributary" more often.

1. The tip of the rod
   The handle on the reel
2. The end of the rod's handle
   The circles that the line goes through

The butt of the rod is at the far end of the grip. It's probably not wise to hold onto this part of the rod, as you can easily lose it this way. When holding your rod, hold it near the reel or on the grip for the best results.

1. How much the fish are biting
   The motion of the motor
2. Flexibility of a rod
   The types of fish that they're out to catch

The action on a rod is how flexible it is when pulled or when there is pressure on the rod. It's important to assess this when you're in the market for a new rod so that you can get the rod that fits you.

1. Belly
   Top
2. Front
   Side

The dorsal fin is located on the top of the fish. It does a lot for the balance of the fish, especially when it is making a turn in the water. Without it, the fish could spin right over rather than stay upright.

1. Artificial bait
   Lures
2. Live bait
   Jerk bait

Jerk bait is one type of bait that can be used for certain fish by attracting them through the motion of a creature going underwater very quickly. It is done through pulling on the rod to create the diving effect.

1. Restocking
   Filling
2. Flipping
   Refill

Restocking fish is something that is done to either help sustain fish populations or get them back to the level that they were once at. Often, species of fish are also introduced to new areas so that they can also sustain a good population within their species.

1. It locks the reel from spinning backward.
   It stops the fish from swimming away.
2. It keeps the line straight and untangled.
   It makes the lure only travel forward.

Anti-reverse is an important part on a rod and reel. Depending on the reel, anti-reverse can be enabled and disabled depending on preference. Most times, the reel will come with anti-reverse, which stops the reel from spinning backward.

1. Lures
   Rods
2. Reels
   Fishing Line

Balsa is a type of wood that is used for lures for many reasons. Though they're quite buoyant, they're also very delicate and must be treated with more care than a regular lure might. They're quite popular when it comes to bass fishing.

1. Cast out
   To use bait
2. To move quickly through the water
   Fish with a line and rod

Angling is just another way to say fishing. If you're into fishing, then you may refer to yourself as an angler. Anglers can fish in many ways, from a boat or from the shore, depending on what they are fishing for or their preference.

1. Float
   Feed
2. Rise
   Tipped

Fish often rise to feed on bugs that land on the surface of the water. When this happens, you can almost always catch a glimpse of the fish or a fin emerging from the surface. It's most commonly witnessed at both dusk and dawn.

1. Flipping
   Tapping
2. Roping
   Pumping

Pumping is a great technique on fish that are giving you a hard time when reeling in. Pulling will give you some ease on reeling once you let go, making it much easier to get the fish into the boat.

1. Fish hard
   Reel it in
2. Troll steady
   Tight lines

When fishing, a tight line is usually a good sign with a fish pulling on the other end. Sometimes, it can mean that you're stuck on the bottom of the lake or you've caught onto another object. But hopefully, you've got a fish on the end of that line!

1. Your line broke while casting.
   The fish jumped off the hook.
2. The motor quit working.
   A day without catching fish

A crack off is something that happens when your fishing line snaps during a cast. Often, this will also result in the loss of your lure or bait, as well as quite a bit of line. The only option to keep fishing after this is to use a new lure if you have enough line or put an entirely new line on if you don't.

1. Catch a big fish
   Drive the boat too fast
2. Make a large cast
   Win a big prize

A big chuck is a cast that was large and far. It's usually a good thing to cast out far, depending on what you're fishing for, as a boat and motor can scare fish away at times. A long cast means that your lure will be far enough away so that it doesn't frighten the fish.

1. Back
   Side
2. Belly
   Tail

One unique thing about the caudal fin, which is located on the tail is that it is part of the spine. It gives the fish many advantages according to their different shapes and sizes. For example, it helps the fish to propel itself forward in the water.

1. Shoal fishing
   Catching class
2. Swoffing
   Piloting

While swoffing is the term used for the practice, someone who takes part in it is known as a swoffer. In swoffing, there is a specific rod used that isn't necessarily the same as a regular rod that you would use.