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fishing tackle

British  

noun

  1. all the equipment, such as rods, lines, bait, etc, used in angling

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In addition, magistrates authorised a confiscation order for all of the fishing tackle he used for the illegal catch.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

The brand, which is now owned by fishing tackle firm Pure Fishing, saw a bump during the pandemic when home organization was a top priority, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Similar rates of lead exposure were found in golden eagles, which scientists say means the raptors likely consumed carrion or prey contaminated by lead from ammunition or fishing tackle.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2022

Barber and his team lift up the swans - which can weigh as much as 15 kg - to check for any injuries, typically caused by fishing tackle.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2021

I hid the fishing tackle behind a stone wall just in case.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

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