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pan fish small fish, usually of the sunfish variety such as bluegills

parasites organisms that infest and draw nourishment from a host, including game fish

parr a young salmonid or trout

pattern any reoccurring locational/presentational situation, which can be duplicated elsewhere in the body of water being fished

peak period a period in the seasonal cycle of a species that is marked by high activity and is very productive for the angler

pectoral fins paired fins on the side of the body

pH the system of measuring the level of acidity in a liquid on a scale of O to 14; each fish species has a preferred pH level

plastics soft, pliable lures made of plastic; available in an infinite variety of designs

plug a three-dimensional lure that runs on top of or through the water; also called a crank bait bait

point an extension of land which slopes into deep water

pool a deep, slack area of a pool or river

positive referring to fish intent on feeding; also called "active"

predator/prey relationship the relationship of baitfish and other forage to the fish which eat them

presentation the act of placing the correct bait at the correct depth and speed to trigger a response from the fish

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