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Whitebait :: Whitebait (n.) A small translucent fish (Salanx Chinensis) abundant at certain seasons on the coasts of China and Japan, and used in the same manner as the European whitebait..

Mallotus :: Mallotus (n.) A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod..

Jig :: "Jig (n.) A trolling bait, consisting of a bright spoon and a hook attached..

Cadbait :: Cadbait (n.) See Caddice.

Rise :: Rise (v.) To move from a lower position to a higher; to ascend; to mount up. Specifically: -- (a) To go upward by walking, climbing, flying, or any other voluntary motion; as, a bird rises in the air; a fish rises to the bait..

Chum :: Chum (n.) Chopped pieces of fish used as bait.

Lugworm :: Lugworm (n.) A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also lobworm, and baitworm..

Bite :: Bite (v. i.) To take a bait into the mouth, as a fish does; hence, to take a tempting offer..

Inescation :: Inescation (n.) The act of baiting; allurement.

Hellgramite :: Hellgramite (n.) The aquatic larva of a large American winged insect (Corydalus cornutus), much used a fish bait by anglers; the dobson. It belongs to the Neuroptera..

Shrape :: Shrape (n.) A place baited with chaff to entice birds.

Dap :: Dap (v. i.) To drop the bait gently on the surface of the water.

Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook..

Inescate :: Inescate (v. t.) To allure; to lay a bait for.

Vent :: Vent (n.) A baiting place; an inn.

Badgerer :: Badgerer (n.) A kind of dog used in badger baiting.

Bulldog :: Bulldog (n.) A variety of dog, of remarkable ferocity, courage, and tenacity of grip; -- so named, probably, from being formerly employed in baiting bulls..

Ligger :: Ligger (n.) A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See Leger, a..

Capelin :: Capelin (n.) A small marine fish (Mallotus villosus) of the family Salmonidae, very abundant on the coasts of Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Alaska. It is used as a bait for the cod..

Gudgeon :: Gudgeon (n.) A small European freshwater fish (Gobio fluviatilis), allied to the carp. It is easily caught and often used for food and for bait. In America the killifishes or minnows are often called gudgeons..

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