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- DEC - Department of Enviromental Conservation.
- DNR - Department of Natural Resources.
- Depthfinder - A sonar device, either a flasher unit or LCR recorder, used to read the bottom structure, determine depth, and in some cases actually spot the fish; also called a fishfinder.
- Dink - Bass not long enough to meet state fisheries regulations or tournament standards. Typically less than 14 inches.
- Disgorger - Device for removing hooks deeply embedded in the throat of fish.
- Dorsal Fin - A median fin along the back which is supported by rays. There may be two or more dorsal fins, in which case the most anterior one is designated the first.
- Drag - The device on reels that puts pressure on the line as it plays out and prevents the line from breaking.
- Drop-Off - A sudden increase in depth, associated with a flat, point, gulley washes, small creek channels, land points, and the general lay of the land.
C&R - Catch and Release. CPR - Catch, Photograph, Release. Cabbage - Any of several species of weeds, located above the surface or underwater. Caddis - An insect of the order Trichoptera, characterized by swept-back wings; also, an insect that goes through a complete metamophisis much like a butterfly. Canal - A man made waterway used for navigation. Canoe - A light, long, narrow boat with sharp ends and curved sides propelled by hand-driven paddles. Carolina Rig - A deep-water assembly comprised of a heavy slip sinker, plastic bead, barrel swivel, 16-to 18-inch leader, hook, and soft-plastic bait such as a worm, lizard, or crawfish. Rigged weedless with the hook buried in the body of the bait, this combination is excellent for fishing ledges, points, sandbars, and humps. Channel - The bed of a stream or river. Chugger - Topwater plug with a dished-out (concave or "cupped") head designed to make a splash when pulled sharply. Cisco - Any of several whitefishes found primarily in the Great Lakes region. Clevis - The swivel device to which a spinner blade is attached and which allows the blade to rotate. Cold Front - A weather condition accompanied by high, clear skies, and a sudden drop in temperature. Contact Point - The deepest position on structure where a bass angler can first effectively present his lure to bass as they migrate from deep water. Coontail - Submerged aquatic plant of the hornwort family typically found in hard water; charactreized by stiff, forked leaves. Cosmic Clock - The sun's seasonal effect on water and weather conditions relating to barometric pressure, wind, and cloud cover. Cove - An indentation along a shoreline. Cover - Natural or manmade objects on the bottom of lakes, rivers, or impoundments, especially those that influence fish behavior. Examples include stick-ups, tree lines, stumps, rocks, logs, pilings, docks, and weed patches. Crankbait - A plug with a lip that causes it to dive. The bigger the lip, the deeper it dives. Creek - A natural stream of water usually small in size and often a tributary of a river. Creel limit - The number of fish an angler can keep as set by local or state regulations.
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