Terms and Definition for Rainshadow Blanks application: Steelheader.net- Steelhead, Salmon and trout fishing

Here is a list I compiled for a seminar I did a few years back if you ever wanted learn a new language then the West Coast has one see below Terms and Definition page. There are several more that I have not listed here but gives you a good idea what we use on the West Coast should help. Let me know if you would like me to continue with this project also please make sure to print out sorry for the format. Best Regards, Karry Batson

TECHNIQUE ROD ACTION MODEL NO. LINE LURE WT. LEN SEC
DREDGER, FLATFISH, KWIKFISH MOD-FAST SH1026-2 12-25LB 3/4 - 1 1/2 OZ 8.6' 2
DREDGER, MOOCHER MOD-FAST ISA1086-2 12-25LB 3/4 - 1 1/2 OZ 9.0' 2
KING MOOCHER, BAR PLUNKER MOD-FAST ISA1266-2 12-25LB 3/4 - 1 1/2 OZ 10.6' 2
HEAVY FLOAT, MOOCHER MOD-FAST SH1355-2 10-20LB 3/8 - 1 1/2 OZ 11.3' 2
PLUNKER MOD-FAST ISA1446-2 12-25LB 3/4 - 1 1/2 OZ 12.0' 2
SLINKY DRIFTER, GLOW BUG FAST IST993-2 6-10LB 1/4 - 1/2 OZ 8.3' 2
BOONDOGGER, LIGHT SIDE DRIFTER MOD-FAST SH1024-2 8-12LB 3/8 - 3/4 OZ 8.6' 2
HEAVY DREDGER/BOONDOGGER MOD-FAST IST1025-2 10-17LB 3/8 - 1 OZ 8.6' 2
MED BOONDOGGER, LIGHT SIDE DRIFTER MOD-FAST SH1081-2 4-8LB 3/16 - 3/8 OZ 8.6' 2
MED BOONDOGGER, SIDE DRIFTER MOD-FAST SH1084-2 8-12LB 3/8 - 3/4 OZ 9.0' 2
MED/LIGHT FLOAT ROD MODERATE SH1141-2 4-8LB 3/16 - 3/8 OZ 9.6' 2
MED/LIGHT FLOAT ROD (PEG FLOAT) MOD-FAST SH1143-2 8-12LB 3/8 - 3/4 OZ 9.6' 2
LIGHT FLOAT ROD, FLOAT & FLY MOD-FAST IST1201-2 4-8LB 3/16 - 3/8 OZ 10.0' 2
MED/LIGHT SLIDE FLOAT ROD MOD-FAST IST1263-2 8-12LB 3/8 - 3/4 OZ 10.6' 2
MED/HEAVY SLIDE FLOAT ROD MOD-FAST IST1264-2 10-17LB 3/8 - 1 OZ 10.6' 2
MED/HEAVY MOOCHER MOD-FAST IST1265-2 10-20LB 3/8 - 1 1 /4 OZ 10.6' 2
NOODLE ROD SLOW IST1382-2 4-8LB 1/16 - 1/4 OZ 11.6' 2
MED FLOAT ROD MOD-FAST IST1384-2 4-10LB 3/16 - 3/8 OZ 11.6' 2
LIGHT FLOAT ROAD MOD-FAST IST1562-2 6-10LB 1/4 - 1/2 OZ 13.0' 2
WIGGLE WART PLUGGER/SIDE DRIFTER EXTRA-FAST HS1021-2 10-20LB 3/8 - 3 OZ 8.6' 2
HEAVY DREDGER/BOONDOGGER EXTRA-FAST HS1025-2 15-30LB 1 - 5 OZ 8.6' 2
HOT SHOT

TERM DEFINITION
BAIT DIVER A diving device that uses the river's current to dive the bait to the bottom. A large crank bait can be used.
BOON DOG Cast directly upstream from a boat. Use the least amount of weight possible, keeping your line above the boat, and tight at all times as the boat drifts downstream.
FLAT FISH A crescent shaped plug that dives up to 20 ft. It is used for larger species of salmon. Worden's makes it.
DEEP SIX A diving device that is trolled to bring the bait to the desired depth.
DOWN RIGGER A lead ball that weighs 10 lbs. or more and is attached to a cable. The fishing line is attached to a clip and the down rigger is lowered to the desired depth.
DREDGER Fish in deep swift river current, using 1-2 oz. lead.
GLOW BUG A single imitation salmon egg made from yarn.
HOT SHOT A small crank bait that will dive up to 8 feet. Lure Jensen makes it.
JIG A lure that is usually tied with marabou feathers. It is available in 1/2 - 3/4 oz. round lead heads. It can be fished with or without a peg float.
KWIKFISH A crescent shaped plug that will dive up to 20 feet. It is used for larger species of salmon. Lure Jensen makes it.
MAG WART This plug dives deep up to 20 feet for stained water or deeper rivers and it is also used as a bait diver.
MOOCHER Drift or slow troll. Use 5-7 foot leaders and 1-6 oz. of lead. Fish with herring or anchovies, cut plug or straight.
NOODLE ROD A rod that has soft action and is light in power. Use very light line. The rods' softness prevents even large fish from being able to break light line.
PEG FLOAT (BOBBER) Used as a strike indicator. The float stays in a fixed position.
PLUGGING It is also known as back trolling. Fish with plugs (crank baits) and let them out behind the boat up to 100 feet. Use the current to bring the lures to the bottom.
PLUNKER Fish from the bank. Use enough weight to sink to the bottom and not drift. Usually you should fish with bait like eggs, shrimp, and spin glows.
SIDE DRIFT Casting is usually done from a boat. Use the least amount of weight possible, drift with your line at 45-degree angle from the side of the boat.
SLINKY Lead balls put into hollow nylon chord. It is used as weight for drifting.
SLIP FLOAT (BOBBER) Used as a strike indicator. The float slides to the float stop.
SPINNER A lure that is usually 2-5 blade size, that weighs up to 3/4 oz. It is reeled in at the necessary speed to make the blades spin.
SPOON A lure fished in all water conditions. It is shaped like a spoon.
TAD PULLEY A crank bait that will dive up to 12 feet.
WIGGLE WART A small crank bait that will dive up to 12 feet.

This following comprehensive list of definitions has been compiled by Karry Batson of Batson Enterprises. Karry is a seasoned Alaskan and Northwest fishing guide who over the last eighteen years has mastered Northwest Fishing techniques. His knowledge of these demanding techniques has redefined each of these following styles of fishing:

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2382
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com

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Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com