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BAIT CASTING [9 records]

Record 1 2023-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

Trout fishing with salmon eggs is one of the most popular and effective methods for catching these... fish. Salmon eggs are a great bait choice for trout, as they are high in protein and have a strong scent that attracts them. Not only do salmon eggs make an excellent bait, but they can also be used to catch other species of fish such as steelhead and bass.... When tying the knot, ensure it is tight enough so that the eggs do not slip off the hook when casting or retrieving.... Once everything is in place, you can cast and start catching fish with your salmon egg bait[. ] With proper preparation and technique, you should be able to successfully hook salmon eggs for bait and enjoy a successful day of fishing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

bait casting reel : an item in the "Fishing and Trapping Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

moulinet à tambour tournant : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de pêche et de piégeage» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières».

Spanish

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Record 3 2019-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

For casting precision, the baitcaster reels dominate this space. It accomplishes this by being able to slow or stop the spool with your thumb when casting.

Key term(s)
  • bait caster reel
  • bait casting reel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
OBS

[Le moulinet à] lancer lourd est un équipement plus précis et robuste. Il est plus adapté à la capture de poissons de grande taille (brochet, touladi par exemple) et à la pêche à la traîne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Caza y pesca deportiva
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Record 4 2011-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

Baitcasting was originally a technique which used natural baits (hence its name) and fixed spool reels, and although this method is still used, most anglers today use the term to refer to the art of throwing an artificial lure, using a baitcasting (revolving spool or multiplier) reel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
OBS

Le terme anglais bait casting qui désigne le lancer lourd signifie littéralement «lancer à l'appât». Les adeptes de cette technique se font de plus en plus rares et son emploi est laissé surtout aux amateurs de pêche à la traîne.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

The act or technique of propelling a lure or a fly line in fishing or in competition.

OBS

In bait casting and spinning, the weight of the lure pulls out the lightweight line from the reel while in fly casting the relatively heavy line is propelled carrying with it a nearly weightless fly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
DEF

Mode de pêche à la ligne, qui consiste à lancer au loin un leurre qu'on ramène à soi au moyen d'un moulinet.

OBS

Le «lancer des poids» (aussi appelé «spinning») se subdivise en lancer léger et en lancer lourd. [...] L'expression «pêche au lancer» englobe aussi les pêches à la mouche (truite ou saumon), qui consistent à projeter une artificielle à une certaine distance [...]

Spanish

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Record 6 1994-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

Baitcasting tackle today is used to present all sorts of offerings - from worms and minnows to spoons and huge jointed plugs - to gamefish in both fresh and salt water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive

Spanish

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Record 7 1993-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

Another spincasting advantage is that many different sizes and weights of lures can be used effectively.

OBS

This method of fishing is probably a "marriage" of spinning and bait casting, although it should not be confused with either of these fishing techniques.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
CONT

En combinant les mécanismes des moulinets pour lancer léger et lourd, on a réussi à obtenir le lancer combiné (spin-casting).

OBS

Pour ce type de pêche, on utilise habituellement un moulinet à bouton-poussoir.

OBS

lancer combiné : équivalent confirmé par les spécialistes de la revue Sentier Chasse-Pêche.

Spanish

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Record 8 1991-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
CONT

Bonito are usually found in schools 25 to 35 kilometers offshore and can be caught by trolling, casting, jigging or live bait fishing using cut fish and strip baits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
OBS

Équivalents établis de concert avec le Service de traduction de Pêches et Océans Canada.

Spanish

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Record 9 1977-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
DEF

Moulinet utilisé pour la pêche au lancer léger.

OBS

Spin casting :casting with a light lure or light natural bait and a very light line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
CONT

Si l'on dit plutôt maintenant "pêche au lancer", on dit encore "spinning" ou "casting". (...) Dès 1930 apparaissait, sous une forme commerciale, le moulinet à bobine fixe, encore appelé moulinet à tambour fixe ou à lancer léger, engin qui a révolutionné les vieilles techniques du spinning.

Spanish

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