Definition

1. Noun:
   • Fishing equipment: A "fishing rig" is the complete assembly of gear used to catch fish. This typically includes a rod, reel, line, hook, sinker, and bait or lure. It refers to the specific setup configured for a particular fishing technique or target species.

Usage

• The term "fishing rig" is used to describe the specific tackle setup prepared for fishing. It is a countable noun.
  • He spent the evening tying a new fishing rig for tomorrow's trip.
  • Different types of fish require different fishing rigs.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The basic bottom fishing rig consists of a sinker, a hook, and a length of leader line.
  • She showed me her favorite fishing rig for catching trout in the river.

Advanced Usage

• "To rig up" (phrasal verb): To assemble or set up a fishing rig or other equipment.
  • We need to rig up our lines before the boat leaves the dock.
• "Rig" as a verb: To assemble or fit out with necessary equipment.
  • He knows how to rig a fishing line perfectly.

Variants and Related Words

• Rig (noun): Can refer more broadly to any apparatus or piece of equipment assembled for a specific purpose (e.g., , ). In fishing, it is short for "fishing rig."
• Tackle (noun): General term for fishing equipment. A "fishing rig" is a specific configuration of tackle.
• Setup (noun): An informal synonym for a configured piece of equipment.

Synonyms

• Fishing tackle: The general collection of equipment used in fishing.
• Fishing gear: A general term for all equipment used for fishing.
• Tackle setup: Emphasizes the assembled configuration.

Related Phrases

• Terminal tackle: The part of the fishing rig that is attached to the end of the line, such as hooks, swivels, sinkers, and lures.
• To set up a rig: To prepare and assemble the fishing gear.

Noun

1. gear used in fishing