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baitcasting

baitcasting

1 7.2
A way of fishing that uses a reel on top of the rod to cast and control lures
  • noun
  • /ˈbeɪtˌkæstɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lanzado de señuelo
  • Many anglers find that a baitcasting rod is more efficient for larger fish compared to spinning gear.
  • baitcasting reel
  • baitcasting rod
  • baitcasting tackle

Examples

  • Just about everyone wonders at some point how far they can cast, whether it be with spinning, baitcasting, or fly tackle.

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  • He prefers using baitcasting tackle because it allows for better accuracy when casting lures.

  • After selecting a vibrant lure, she expertly calibrated her baitcasting reel for the perfect cast.

Synonyms

bait casting
vsbaitcasting
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A way of fishing using a one-handed rod to cast heavy bait

uses an above-rod reel for casting and controlling lures rather than single-handed rod use

How Difficult

fly casting
  • Specialized
1 5.2
baitcasting
  • Specialized
1 7.2
casting
7 3.4

Surface Forms

baitcasting singular
baitcastings plural

Morphology

baitcasting = bait + cast (transparent) = bait + cast + ing

Formed from 'bait' + 'cast' with the participial suffix '-ing'; meaning is directly the action or method of casting bait.

Etymology

The noun baitcasting comes from bait ('food for fish') and casting ('throwing'). It names a way of fishing where you 'throw' bait using a special reel on top of the rod so you can control distance and accuracy.