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fishing tackle

British  

noun

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

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Their father owned a boat and a fishing tackle store in Seattle when they were growing up, and would spend some summers going out to do commercial fishing.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

In previous years the quirky event, watched by onlookers along the river, had been used to tell fishermen to be careful about not leaving fishing tackle or hooks that could hurt swans.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

And for anglers, there's a $34.99 fishing tackle Advent calendar with life-like and color-changing soft baits at The Fishing Shop.

From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2022

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

Uncle Will and Dad with their fishing tackle in the back of a truck .

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila