trolling-spoon
Definition
Noun: A "trolling-spoon" is a type of fishing lure, typically shaped like a spoon or concave metal blade, used specifically for trolling (a method of fishing where a baited line is drawn behind a moving boat). It is designed to wobble and flash in the water, attracting fish.
Usage Examples
- (A metal lure used for fishing while the boat moves.)
- (The lure's action imitates prey to attract larger fish.)
Advanced Usage
- "to troll with a spoon": to fish using a trolling-spoon as the bait.
- They spent the afternoon trolling with a spoon, hoping to catch salmon. (Fishing by dragging a spoon-shaped lure behind the boat.)
Variants and Related Words
- Spoon lure (n): a broader term for any spoon-shaped fishing lure, which may or may not be used for trolling.
- The spoon lure is popular for both casting and trolling. (A general type of metal fishing bait.)
- Troll (v): the verb meaning to fish by dragging a lure behind a boat.
- We decided to troll along the shoreline. (To fish using a moving boat.)
Synonyms
- Spoon: a shortened form of "spoon lure" or "trolling-spoon."
- He chose a silver spoon for the deep water. (A metal fishing lure shaped like a spoon.)
- Trolling lure: any lure designed for trolling, not only spoon-shaped ones.
- A trolling lure must be durable and attractive to fish. (A general category of fishing bait.)
Related Idioms
- "Like a spoon in a fish's mouth": an idiomatic expression (rare) meaning something that is irresistibly attractive or easy to catch.
- The deal was like a spoon in a fish's mouth — too tempting to refuse. (An irresistible opportunity.)
Note: "Trolling-spoon" is a compound word specific to fishing terminology. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of angling contexts.