bait casting
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5.8
- noun
- /beɪt ˈkæstɪŋ/
- Specialized
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lanzado de señuelo
- To improve your technique, practice bait casting with a medium rod and a weighted lure.
- bait casting reel
- bait casting rod
- bait casting gear
I remember that beautifully enameled, you know, almost like, you know, high end bait casting rods and reels.
- I remember that beautifully enameled, you know, almost like, you know, high end bait casting rods and reels.
Examples
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Many anglers prefer bait casting for targeting larger fish in freshwater lakes.
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For example, springtime would be an excellent time to take the class fishing with a bait-casting unit.
Academic text (1991) -
I remember that beautifully enameled, you know, almost like, you know, high end bait casting rods and reels.
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Using a high-quality bait casting reel can significantly enhance your fishing experience.
Synonyms
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7.2
A way of fishing that uses a reel on top of the rod to cast and control lures
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun simply combines 'bait' (material used to lure fish) with 'casting' (the act of casting a line), so its meaning — a method involving casting bait — is directly and predictably derived from the parts. This is a compositional, domain-specific phrase (fishing) but follows ordinary English noun+gerund composition and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The name bait casting comes from the simple picture of throwing a heavy bait—that is, casting it out with a rod held in one hand so the lure goes far toward big fish. So today bait casting means a way of fishing where you 'cast' heavier artificial baits with a single-handed rod to catch larger freshwater fish.