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deep-water zone the main basin of a lake or the channel of a river or reservoir

depth control controlling your lure or bait at a specific depth

dorsal fin the fin situated on the back of the fish

downrigger a metal device, resembling an oversized rod, that is mounted to the decking of a boat and can be lowered or raised on a metal cable; used to present lures in deep water on light lines

drag an adjustable mechanism that allows a hooked fish to take the line off the reel to avoid break-offs

drift the movement of a lure, natural food, or a boat when they move naturally with the flow of water or prevailing winds

drop-off a point where there is sharp increase in depth

dry fly a fly which floats on the surface of the water and imitates mature aquatic insects

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