Fishing terms starting with M

15 terms

1. marabou jig A weighted jig with light, fluffy feathers attached to the body.
2. marker buoy A small plastic buoy, often fluorescent color that is tossed into the water to mark a fish holding area or a school of fish.
3. Maximum size limit A fishing regulation which protects larger fish. Fish at or above stated size must be released.
4. mayfly A small aquatic fly that is an important food for trout, which means it is also important for fly-anglers.
5. Mealworms Small beetle larvae often used for catching crappies or sunfish.
6. Mepps spinners A brand name in-line spinner.
7. Mesotrophic A lake classification describing middle-aged bodies of water between oligotrophic (young) and eutrophic (old) classifications.
8. migration route The path followed by bass or other fish when moving from one area to another.
9. milfoil Surface-growing aquatic plants.
10. mini-jig A small leadhead jig, usually 1/16- or 1/32-ounce, often used for catching crappie or sunfish.
11. Minimum size limit A fishing regulation which protect smaller fish. Fish not meeting the minimum size must be released.
12. mono Short for monofilament fishing line.
13. monofilament A single, untwisted, synthetic filament.
14. moon times The four phases or quarters of the moon are usually what the fisherman is concerned with.
15. Mosquitofish The common name of Gambusia affinis (Baird and Gunther). A small fish found in practically all ponds.