trolling

Thân thiện

A fisherman is trolling for salmon in a deep blue lake.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A method of fishing: "trolling" refers to the act or technique of fishing by trailing a baited line behind a moving boat or by slowly drawing a line through the water.

Usage

• Noun:
  • "Trolling" is a common fishing method used in both freshwater and saltwater.
  • It involves moving the bait or lure to attract fish that are active or predatory.
  • The term specifically describes the action of dragging the fishing line.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We spent the afternoon trolling for salmon on the lake.
  • Trolling is an effective way to cover a large area of water.
  • He prefers trolling over casting from the shore.

Advanced Usage

• "To go trolling": to engage in the activity of trolling.
  • They decided to go trolling at dawn when the fish are most active.

Variants and Related Words

• Troll (verb): to fish by trolling.
  • They troll these waters for trophy fish.
• Troller (noun): a person who fishes by trolling, or a boat used for this purpose.
  • The charter boat is a well-equipped troller.

Synonyms

• Trailing: drawing something along behind.
• Dredging: a different fishing method involving a dragged net, sometimes used loosely in similar contexts.

Related Phrases

• Trolling motor: a small, quiet electric motor on a boat used specifically for controlling speed while trolling.
  • He switched on the trolling motor to maintain a slow pace.
• Trolling depth: the specific depth at which the bait is presented while trolling.
  • Adjust the weight to achieve the right trolling depth.

Học thuật

Noun

1. angling by drawing a baited line through the water

Từ đồng nghĩa

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