cut plug
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cut plug
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Herring is salmon’s favorite food, so the goal of mooching is simple: “We’re trying to make ours look tastier than the rest,” says Justin Wong, owner of Cut Plug Charter, which operates salmon fishing charters from Shilshole Bay Marina.
From Seattle Times
The name of Wong’s company is a reference to cut plug bait, in which the head of a fish is chopped off at an angle and a bevel, then the fishing line is threaded through the body.
From Seattle Times
When baited properly, a cut plug herring will corkscrew through the water similar to a live herring.
From Seattle Times
Justin Wong is the captain of a fishing boat with Seattle-based Cut Plug Charters.
From Seattle Times
Spinners with a blade in red/white or chartreuse attached to a plastic squid or a Brad’s Super Bait Cut Plug lure also catch a good share of fish.
From Seattle Times
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