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waggler, n. Angling.|ˈwæglə(r)|
[f. waggle v. + -er1.]
A variety of stick float, designed to be especially sensitive to movement of the bait, and chiefly used in running water. Freq. attrib.
1975B. Bartles Match Fishing Tackle & Baits iii. 40 The peacock waggler (or ‘swinger’ as it is sometimes called) has made a greater impact on the match fishing scene in recent years than any other item of tackle. 1978Oxf. Times 8 Dec. 43/9 Dave fished just over midstream at Pickfords with bronze maggot under waggler float. 1983Angling Times 3 Aug. 16 Nowadays anglers tend to call any float fished ‘loose’ a waggler. 1986Coarse Fishing June 33/2 (Advt.), During the last few years waggler fishing has become by far the best method for catching big weights of fish up and down the country. 1990Angler's Mail 28 July 12/1 The new Drennan Link wagglers look a bit odd with their thin nylon protrusion at the base where you'd normally expect to find an attachment eye. |