rebaiting

Replacing the lure

Rebaiting is putting fresh bait on a hook or in a trap after the original bait has been taken or lost its effectiveness: After the fish stole his worm, he spent a minute rebaiting before casting again.

The term applies to fishing, trapping, and any situation requiring renewed enticement.

trapping

snare

Device for catching prey

  • trapDevice for catching animals
  • lureThing that tempts
  • decoyFalse target for misdirection

trigger · spring · capture · concealment · pitfall · set-up · reset · leghold · deadfall · trapline

fishing

hook

Curved catching device

  • lureThing that tempts
  • wormsLimbless burrowing invertebrates
  • minnowsTiny freshwater fish

cast · tackle · line · sinkers · bobbers · angler · swivel · fly-fishing · spinner · jig

preparation

cutting

Dividing via sharp edge

scenting · soaking · curing · salting · threading · hooking · freshening · chum · aeration · preservation

Opposites
action sequence/repetition

rebaitingbaiting

Deliberately trying to provoke

preparation vs. conclusion

rebaitingunhooking

Releasing from a curved fastener

landing · packing up · reeling in · finishing

Family

bait, abate, baited, baits, baiting, baiter, unbaited, rebaited, prebaited

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