Extra BlindA blind put in by a player just entering the game, returning to the game, or otherwise changing his position at the table. See also "blind" and "post."
Eye in the SkyThe video camera above the casino floor which is used to watch the dealers and players to catch cheating.
eyeletsThe eyelets are the line guides or rings on a fishing rod through which line is passed.
Fabricatorthe person or people who design and build the shell or sheet metal of the race car. Each race car is custom made for a specific type of track or even race.
FavoriteA poker hand which is the statistical favorite to win.
feeding timesCertain times of day when fish are most active. These are often associated with the position of the sun and moon and are referred to as solunar tables.
Fibonacci Betting SystemA progressive betting system where each bet is a combination of the two previous numbers. (i.e., 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc.).
FicheurIn the American Roulette each player gets chips with different colours so that they do not mix.
filamentous algaeType of algae characterized by long chains of attached cells that give it a stringy feel and appearance.
FilletA method of using a sharp knife to separate the meaty portion of the fish from the bones and skeleton and/or skin for human consumption.
finesse fishingAn angling technique characterized by the use of light tackle - line, rods, reels and artificial baits.
fingerlingA young fish about a finger long, usually 2 inches or so in length.
FirewallA set of related programs that protect the resources of a private network from users from other networks.
First BaseThe position of the player at the blackjack table who gets his cards first. If you're standing behind the table, the player at the far right is in first…
fishermanOne who engages in fishing for sport or occupation, or for food.
FisheryA term used for a lake, river or stream where people can catch fish, or even a particular kind of fish, such as a bass or trout fishery.
fishhookA barbed or barbless hook used for catching fish. For fish hook sizes, always use numerals: No. 2, No. 4 etc.
Fishing closuresWaters closed to fishing due to special biological, social or safety concerns.
FiveNumber Bet - Can only be made on the American Wheel and is a single wager that 0, 00, 1, 2, or 3 will hit next.
Five Card CharlieA blackjack rule variation where if you get 5 cards without busting, you win that hand.
Five number betCommon with American double zero roulette wheels. It is a bet covering 0, 00, 1, 2, and 3.
FlameAn insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger.
flatIn fishing, a shallow section of water where game fish feed or spawn.
Flat BettorA player who never varies the size of his bets, and bets the same amount each time.
Flat-outSlang term for racing a car as fast as possible under the given weather and track conditions.
flippingA method of fishing by which the lure is swung, not cast, to the target or structure, often with as little disturbance of the water as possible.
flipping stickHeavy action fishing rod (usually a baitcasting rod and reel), 7 to 8 feet long, designed for bass fishing using the flipping and or pitching techniques.
float tubeA special fishing tube in which an inner tube is covered by a casing fitted with a seat to allow an angler to float free.
floating or float fishingTo traverse a river, stream or lake by some type of watercraft while fishing, most commonly in a tube, raft, canoe, or kayak.
FloormanIndividual responsible for supervising serveral tables in the pit.
FlopThe first three community cards, put out face up, altogether.
Florida rigVery similar to the Texas rig, the only difference is the weight is secured by "screwing" it into the bait.
FluctuationThe deviations from expectation in a player's bankroll.
Fluctuation in ProbabilityNumbers randomly appearing out of all proportion to their probability, usually only in the short-term. A short sequence of repeating decisions.
flusha hand of five cards all of the same suit, irrespective of value
flutterbaitAny type of bait that is cast and then allowed to "flutter" down, resembles a dying bait fish. Typically used in bass fishing.
fly line, fly-lineA line specifically designed to be used with fly-fishing tackle and a fly rod, the act of which would be termed fly-rodding.
fly, fliesA natural insect used by fish as food or an imitation of a natural insect used by fly-anglers.
fly-casting, fly-castA method for a fly-fishermen to cast flies to fish or to spots likely to hold fish.
FlywheelA heavy metal rotating wheel that is part of a race car's clutch system, used to keep elements such as the crankshaft turning steadily.
FrameThe stationary portion of a window unit that is affixed to the facade and holds the sash or other operable portions of the windows.
Free CardA turn or river card on which you don't have to call a bet because of play earlier in the hand (or because of your reputation with your opponents).
Free RollOne player has a shot at winning an entire pot when he is currently tied with another player.
free spool, or free-spoolA reel that allows line to feed freely to the fish or current, or the method of feeding line without drag or resistance to fish or current.
FreeboardPortion of the dam above spillway level to protect the dam against washout.
freshwaterA term referring to bodies of water that do not have salt.
FrontWeather system that causes changes in temperature, cloud cover, precipitation, wind and barometric pressure.
Front clipBeginning at the firewall, the frontmost section of a race car. Holds the engine and its associated electrical, lubricating and cooling apparatus; and the…
Front MoneyMoney previously deposited in the cage and used by the player to draw markers against.
Front steerA race car in which the steering components are located ahead of the front axle.
FryImmature fish from the time they hatch to the time they become fingerlings.
Fuel cellA holding tank for a race car's supply of gasoline. Consists of a metal box that contains a flexible, tear-resistant bladder and foam baffling.
Fuel pumpA device that pumps fuel from the fuel cell through the fuel line to the carburetor.
Full housea hand of three cards of the same value and two cards of another same value, irrespective of suit, e.g. 2, 2, 2, 5, 5; i.e. a three of a kind and a pair
Gaffed WheelA wheel that has been rigged (by either player or the casino).
Gambling StakeAmount of money reserved for gambling. Same thing as Bankroll.
Game fishFish that are fished for as sport and subject to regulations of take.
game fish or game-fishSpecies of fish caught for sport that fights hard when hooked. In Arizona, includes trout of all species, bass of all species, catfish of all species…
GankPlayer vs. Player: To attack another player while they're trying to fight a monster.
GasketA thin material, made of paper, metal, silicone, or other synthetic materials, used as a seal between two similar machined metal surfaces such as cylinder…
GaugeAn instrument, usually mounted on the dashboard, used to monitor engine conditions such as fuel pressure, oil pressure and temperature, water pressure and…
gearAny tools used to catch fish, such as rod and reel, hook and line, nets, traps, spears and baits.
GearsCircular, wheel-shaped parts with teeth along the edges. The interlocking of these two mechanisms enables one to turn the other.
Gila troutOne of Arizona's two native trout species. Gila trout had been extirpated (eliminated) from Arizona, but were reintroduced in the mid 1990s.
gillRespiratory organ of many aquatic animals, such as fish.
gill net, gill-netA commercial (not sport-fishing) net used to harvest fish. So named because of the mesh sizes designed to catch the intended species by the gill.
gill openingan opening behind the head that connects the gill chamber to the exterior.