Fishing terms starting with P

32 terms

  1. pan fish Any of a variety of species of fish that resemble the shape of a frying pan, thus the name.
  2. Panther Martins A brand name of in-line spinner.
  3. Parr, parr marks Small juvenile of the trout or salmon family. Characterized by parr marks, which are pronounced, wide, vertical bars on the sides of these fish until they…
  4. pattern Can describe where active fish are holding, or what techniques are working to catch fish, especially larger fish.
  5. peacock ladies A type of fly used by fly-anglers.
  6. pectoral fin The fin usually found on each side of the body behind the gill opening.
  7. pegging Putting a toothpick in the hole of a bullet or egg sinker to prevent the sinker from sliding along the line. Typically done with a Texas-rigged bait.
  8. pelvic fins Pair of juxtaposed fins ventrally on the body in front of the anus.
  9. Pencil Poppers A brand name topwater lure that is long and thin. Often used for catching striped bass.
  10. PFD A personal flotation device or life jacket.
  11. pH A measurement for liquids to determine acidity or alkalinity. On a scale of one to 14, seven is considered neutral.
  12. pick-up The act of a bass or other fish taking a slowly-fished lure, such as a plastic worm, crayfish or lizard. It can also be referred to as a "pressure" bite.
  13. pike A common reference to northern pike, a member of the pike family.
  14. Pitching Fishing technique in which worms or jigs are dropped into cover at close range with an underhand pendulum motion using a long bait-casting rod, and…
  15. Plankton Collectively, all organisms (plants and animals) suspended in the water which are not independent of water movements.
  16. Plankton bloom A dense growth of microscopic plants and animals (plank-ton) that causes the water to be green, brown, or soupy in appearance.
  17. Pocket A small indentation in the shoreline, sometimes referred to as a pocket cove.
  18. point An amount equal to one percent of the principal amount of a mortgage. Loan discount points are a one-time charge assessed at closing by the lender to…
  19. Pond Check An analysis by a fisheries biologist of a fish population in a pond. A seine is used to catch fish, catch records are reviewed to determine angler…
  20. Pop-R A brand of popper topwater lure.
  21. popper Top-water plug with a dished-out head designed to make a splash when pulled sharply to imitate a wounded baitfish struggling on the surface.
  22. possession limit The maximum limit or amount of a fish species set by regulation that may be possessed at one time by any one person.
  23. post front The period following a cold front; atmosphere clears and becomes bright. Usually characterized by strong winds and a significant drop in temperature.
  24. post-spawn The period immediately following a spawn. Post-spawn fish recovering from the spawn can often be lethargic.
  25. Power Bait, Power Worms, Power Craw, Power Eggs, Power Grubs, Power Worms Brand names of commercially prepared scented baits
  26. presentation A collective term referring to a combination of choices a fisherman makes, such as the choice of lure, color, and size, the type of pole and/or tackle…
  27. prespawn The period of time immediately before the spawn when fish are often feeding more aggressively.
  28. PRO Professional anglers: those elite fishermen who make a living at fishing, typically by fishing tournaments.
  29. professional overrun A more polite term for backlash. Also called spaghetti.
  30. Put and take fishery An area where fish are stocked regularly with catchable size fish which are expected to be caught out by fall.
  31. put-and-take Refers to a fishery where catchable-sized fish are stocked (typically trout but not exclusively) and caught by anglers in a relatively short period of…
  32. put-in Denotes a boat launching area for the start of a float trip.