groundbait

British  

/ ˈɡraʊndˌbeɪt /

noun

1. bait, such as scraps of bread, maggots, etc, thrown into an area of water to attract fish See chum 2

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verb

1. (tr) to prepare (an area of water) with groundbait

Example Sentences

“Do they groundbait the place where they fish?”

From Project Gutenberg

If they were to groundbait one or two suitable places on both sides of the river, so as to be sure of getting a lee, for a day or two before they fish, they ought to get even more than they do now. 

From Project Gutenberg

A by-way leads down to the river where boats are lying for hire—a dozen narrow punts, waiting at this anchorage till groundbait be lawful.

From Project Gutenberg