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The Hook & Line

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A few of the words

TIPPET
In fly fishing, the tippet is the finest, nearly invisible section of the leader, often just a few inches, that connects directly to the fly and is replaced most often as hooks and tangles wear it down.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
SHANK
The shank is the straight backbone of a hook, running from the eye down to the bend, its length is one of the key measurements anglers use when matching a hook to live or artificial bait.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
CRIMP
A crimp is a small metal sleeve squeezed tight with pliers to lock a wire leader or loop in place, favored in saltwater and big-game fishing where knots alone may slip under extreme load.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
SWIVEL
The barrel swivel, two rings connected by a rotating barrel, became a standard part of freshwater and saltwater rigs because it lets a spinning lure or bait rotate freely without twisting the running line above it.Find this word in the grid to read its note.

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The Hook & Line word search puts you in the world of sinkers, swivels, and the knot you tie before the first cast of the morning.

About The Hook & Line

Everything a fish ever feels comes through the terminal end of the rig, that short stretch of wire, mono, or braid between the angler's hopes and the hook's point. A well-tied knot holds the whole conversation together, and a quality swivel keeps the line from twisting itself into useless coils on a long retrieve. The leader runs the final stretch, thinner and less visible, while a crimp or a snap lets the serious angler swap rigs without retying in the cold morning air.

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    Find a word.Tap its first letter, then tap along to its last. The trail fills in and finishes itself when it spells a word. Or press the first letter and drag.
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    Words run in straight lines.Across and down, and on the harder difficulties diagonally and backwards.
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    It marks itself.Each word you find takes on its own soft colour on the grid and is crossed off the list.
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