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DOWNRIGGER [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

A device consisting of a winch … that lowers a wire line with a heavy weight attached.

CONT

In use, a fishing line from a separate rod and reel is attached to the downrigger by a release clip, which can be lowered to a chosen depth. When a fish is hooked, the fishing line is released from the downrigger line and the fish can be played without resistance on the rod and reel.

Key term(s)
  • down rigger

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Dispositif consistant en un treuil […] qui fait descendre une ligne métallique à laquelle un poids est attaché.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pesca comercial
  • Caza y pesca deportiva
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