fishing tackle
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He told the BBC that he "fell into it by accident" after being made redundant from a job selling fishing tackle.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
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
Everything was thrown together like fishing tackle in the bottom of a rowboat, hooks and sinkers and line and lures and gaffs all snarled up.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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