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flyfishing
Fishing method that consists of delicately placing an artificial fly on or in the water; it simulates a real insect landing to attract fish.
artificial fly
Arrangement of thread and feathers attached to a fishhook that imitates a winged insect; it can be cast over the water (dry fly) or into the water (wet fly).
tail
Feathers resembling a winged insect’s tail.
tip
Silver thread at the butt end of the fly.
butt
Material (wool) that is wound around part of the fly to make it thicker and hence more attractive.
fishhook
Metal hook of variable size attached to the end of float tackle and baited with a natural or artificial lure intended to catch a fish.
body
Thread wrapped around the shaft of a fishhook to resemble a winged insect’s body.
ribbing
Gold or silver thread wrapped around the body of the fly; it imitates the stripes on a winged insect.
joint
Point where the two parts of the fly meet.
hackle
Rooster feathers used to imitate a winged insect’s feet and neck.
head
Part resembling a winged insect’s head.
shoulder
Base of a feather resembling a winged insect’s shoulder.
cheek
Feathers resembling a winged insect’s side.
topping
Feathers resembling a winged insect’s back.
wing
Feathers resembling an insect’s wing.
veil
Feathers resembling the underside of an insect’s wing.
