Glossary

The act of fishing with a plastic worm, lizard, crawfish, or similar bait.

Abrupt edge of a weedbed caused by a change in depth, bottom type, or other factor.

A description of a lure designed to be fished in heavy cover with a minimum amount of snagging.

  Up and down movement of fish. Can also be movement of a lure such as a spoon  (verticaljigging).

The period when the cold water on the surface of a body of water descends and is replaced by warmer water from below.

A small electric fishing motor, typically mounted on the bow, that is used as secondary boat propulsion, for boat positioning, and to maneuver quietly in fishing areas.