An angler’s vocabulary speaks volumes about their knowledge and love for the game.

Story by Matt Williams

A veteran angler probably won’t get much of an education here, but a novice is just about certain to learn a little something. If nothing else, a beginner might broaden their vocabulary. Here’s a glossary of fishing terms and phrases frequently used by anglers of all kinds, along with an explanation of what they mean:

Forward-facing Sonar:  For those who may be unfamiliar with FFS, it’s a really cool (and expensive) technology offered in different versions by several companies. Garmin, Lowrance and Humminbird are the big three.

The technology functions using a special transducer that captures real-time imagery around the boat and transmits it to the electronics screen for evaluation. It enables trained eyes spot suspended fish, cover, submerged other targets from a considerable distance. Screens may be 16 or larger.

Anglers can use it to make precise bait presentations to fish, see how they react as a bait moves through the water column, or determine whether fish are present before making a single cast. Some FFS users are so proficient with the tech they can specifically target the bigger fish and leave the smaller ones alone.

Around since 2015, the technology has undergone vast improvements since. It’s popularity has really spiked over the last three to six years. It has also created a wealth of division between users and non-users. Some believe the technology gives anglers too great of advantage when placed in really skilled hands. A few have equated it to spot lighting deer or using a “cheater box.”

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