Arizona Lake Fishing

Westy Worm – A brand name of plastic worm with a leadhead that has two exposed hooks already rigged.

stink bait – Bait, such as chicken liver, that puts odor into the water, typically for catfishing.

shiner – A member of the shiner family often used for bait. The most common in Arizona is the gold shiner.

salmon eggs – A type of egg bait typically used for trout fishing.

night crawler – A common type of worm used in fishing.

jerkbait – A type of soft-plastic or hard-plastic bait resembling a bait fish that is typically fished in a series of quick jerks or is “ripped” to resemble a darting baitfish.

Florida rig – Very similar to the Texas rig, the only difference is the weight is secured by “screwing” it into the bait.

earth worm – A common term for any of the many different fishing worms, including night crawlers (two words), garden worms, leaf worms, dillys, and red wigglers.

doughball – A ball of bait made from bread or specially prepared dough used for bait-fishing. Commonly used for carp.

doodlesock or doodlesocking – A method of cane-pole or long-pole fishing in which a lure or bait is repeatedly dipped and dragged through likely fish structures. Used in largemouth bass and crappie fishing. Very effective when fish are holding tight to cover.