StockedPopulating a body of water with fish reared in hatcheries.
stockingThe practice of releasing hatchery raised fish into ponds, reservoirs, streams or rivers.
Stop 'n' GoA penalty, usually assessed for speeding on pit road at the appropriate speed and stopped for one full second in the team's pit stall before returning to…
Stop loss limitAn amount of money that a gambler is willing to lose in a situation. Once the stop loss limit is reached, the gambler stops playing that session.
StraddleA straddle is hedging strategy that involves buying or selling a put and a call option on the same underlying instrument at the same strike price and with…
stragglersBass that remain behind following a general migration.
Straighta hand of five cards of consecutive value, e.g. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, irrespective of suit; an Ace cannot count as both low and high, as in e.g. Q, K, A, 2, 3
Straight betwhen a player bets on just one number. Betting in this manner gives the player a higher pay out, in case he wins
Straight flusha hand of five cards of consecutive value, e.g. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, all of the same suit; an Ace cannot count as both low and high, as in e.g. Q, K, A, 2, 3
streambedThe channel being occupied or formerly occupied by a stream.
Street betA bet that one of three particular numbers will hit on the next spin.
String BetA bet (more typically a raise) in which a player doesn't get all the chips required for the raise into the pot in one motion.
striped bassA member of the true bass family along with white bass and yellow bass. In Arizona, they are found in the Colorado River chain of lakes such as Powell…
StructureChanges in the shape of the bottom of lakes, rivers, or impoundments, especially those that influence fish behavior.
StructuredUsed to apply to a certain betting structure in poker games. The typical definition of a structured hold'em game is a fixed amount for bets and raises…
SuperspeedwayA NASCAR racetrack that is more than 2 miles long.
SurrenderDeciding not to play the hand you've been dealt. You get to keep half your bet if you surrender. Not all casinos offer surrender as an option.
Sway bara bar that is used to counteract any rolling force the NASCAR race car encounters during turns.
SWEATCasinos who are upset by players winning or having skill are said to "sweat" out their games. Also, a player who is losing and is worried.
swim bladderA gas-filled sac found in the upper part of the body cavity of many bony fishes.
swimming luresSinking-type artificial baits designed to resemble a swimming baitfish. Such plus vibrate or wobble during retrieve and some have built-in rattles.
Table HoppingMoving from table to table in a casino.
Table StakesA rule in a poker game meaning that a player may not go into his pocket for money during a hand.
taggingMarking or attached a tag to an individual or group of individual fish so that it can be identified on recapture.
tail-spinnersCompact, lead-bodied lures with one or two spinner blades attached to the tail and a treble hook suspended from the body.
TauntRelated to Aggro. An ability that allows a player to pull the attention of a monster off of another player and onto him- or herself.
TaxonomistA scientist who classifies fish or animal by kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, and species.
Team playAdvantage play or card counting when executed by multiple people who often share a single bankroll.
TellA clue or hint that a player unknowingly gives about the strength of his hand, his next action, etc.
Tell PlayObserving the dealer's body language and expressions to determine his hand of cards.
Templatea standard shape that the race car must comply to be within the NASCAR rules. The template closely resembles the shape of the factory car.
Terminal tackleAngling equipment, excluding artificial baits, attached to the end of a fishing line; examples include hooks, snaps, swivels, snap-swivels, sinkers…
Texas rig (Texas-rigged)The method of securing a hook to a soft-plastic bait, such as a worm, lizard or crawfish, so that the hook is weedless (doesn't protrude).
ThermoclineA distinct layer of water where rising warm and sinking cold water meet but do not mix.
Third BaseThe person who receives cards last in a blackjack game. If you're standing behind the players, the person in third base is the farthest to the left.
threadfin shadThe most common baitfish in Arizona's warmwater lakes.
ThreatRelated to Aggro. This is what a character "gives off" to generate or draw monster aggro.
Three of a kinda hand containing three cards of the same value, irrespective of suit
TicketA text message that is submitted to the GMs via the in-game system and is waiting for GM response.
TIEthis is where neither the house nor the player wins.
Tie BetTo bet on a tie between the player and the dealer.
Tiers du cylinderFrench term for when a player bets on a group of numbers on the roulette wheel which are laid close together on the roulette table layout.
Tiers du cylindreFrench phrase. Common in European casinos. It's a bet on a specific group of numbers on a section of the roulette wheel that are paired neighbours on the…
TightThis is an undesirable condition of the race car. A NASCAR race car is tight when the front wheels loose grip before the rear wheels loose grip when going…
tight-action plugA lure with short, rapid side-to-side movement. Typically used when fish are more active in spring, summer and fall.
TiltTo play wildly or recklessly. A player is said to be "on tilt" if he is not playing his best, playing too many hands, trying wild bluffs, raising with bad…
Time(1) A request by a player to suspend play while he decides what he's going to do. Simply, "Time, please!
Tip (Toke)A gratuity given to a dealer by a player.
TOELooking at the car from the front, the amount the tires are turned in or out. If you imagine your feet to be the two front tires of a race car, standing…
topwaterThe technique of using topwater lures for catching fish, especially bass at the water's surface.
Tough OutThe Captain's term for a player who doesn't beat himself.
Track barOften used to change the handling during a race. This offers a way to "tighten" or "loosen" the race car by adjusting the cars rear role center.
Trading paintSlang term used to describe aggressive driving involving a lot of bumping and rubbing.
trailer hookThe extra hook or cheater hook added to a single-hook lure, such as a spinnerbait or weedless spoon. Also called a stinger hook.
Trailing armA rear suspension piece holding the rear axle firmly fore and aft yet allowing it to travel up and down.
TrainTo lead monsters into another player. This is not a desired behavior.
transducerA device that converts electrical energy to sound energy, or the reverse. Typically associated with depth finders or fish finders.
transitionThese are where one type of bottom material or structure changes to another, for instance, a rock pile to solid rock, or sand to gravel.
TransversaleFrench term for a Three-Number Bet or Street Bet. Also called a Triple or Trio Bet.
TrebleA hook with three points used on many lures.
treble hookA hook with a single or bundled shaft and three points.
Tri-ovalA racetrack that has a "hump" or "fifth turn" in addition to the standard four corners.
TributaryA creek, stream, or river that feeds a larger stream or river, or lake.
triggeringUsing a lure-retrieval technique that causes a sport-fish to react and strike. For instance, quickly speeding up a retrieve and then stopping.
TRIPsTrade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property
TrollThe act of using words or posts designed to attract predictable responses or flames; also used as a noun to refer to a person that trolls.
trollingTowing a lure or several lures behind a boat. When a fish is caught on the trolled lure, the boat is typically stopped and the fish is reeled in.
trolling motorA small electric fishing motor, typically mounted on the bow, which is used as secondary means of propulsion for positioning or maneuvering a boat quietly…
True CountThe running count divided by the number of decks in he shoe.