fishing-tackle

A fisherman organizes his fishing-tackle by the riverbank.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Equipment for fishing: "fishing-tackle" refers to the gear, apparatus, or equipment used in the activity of catching fish, such as rods, lines, hooks, reels, nets, and other accessories.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He packed his fishing-tackle into the car before heading to the lake. (He gathered all his fishing gear for the trip.)
  • The store sells a wide range of fishing-tackle for beginners and experts. (The shop offers various types of fishing equipment.)

Advanced Usage

• "to gather one's fishing-tackle": to collect or assemble the necessary equipment for fishing.
  • Before dawn, the angler gathered his fishing-tackle and set out for the river. (He prepared all his fishing gear before departing.)
• "to maintain one's fishing-tackle": to keep the equipment in good working condition.
  • Properly maintaining your fishing-tackle ensures a successful fishing trip. (Taking care of rods, reels, and lines prevents problems.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fishing rod (n): a long, flexible pole used with a fishing line to catch fish.
  • He bought a new fishing rod as part of his fishing-tackle. (A specific item within the broader set of equipment.)
• Fishing line (n): a thin, strong cord used in fishing.
  • The fishing-tackle included several spools of fishing line. (A component of the overall gear.)
• Fishing net (n): a mesh fabric used to catch fish.
  • A fishing net is an essential piece of fishing-tackle for some methods. (Another tool within the equipment category.)

Synonyms

• Fishing gear: a general term for all equipment used in fishing.
  • He stored his fishing gear in the shed. (Equivalent to fishing-tackle.)
• Angling equipment: more specific to rod-and-line fishing.
  • The shop specializes in angling equipment. (Similar to fishing-tackle but often implies recreational fishing.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Rig up (with fishing-tackle): to set up or assemble fishing equipment.
  • He rigged up his fishing-tackle on the dock. (He prepared and arranged his gear for use.)

Related Idioms

• To be fully rigged (with fishing-tackle): to have all necessary fishing equipment ready.
  • The boat was fully rigged with fishing-tackle for the competition. (All gear was prepared and in place.)