Trav Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Here I go again, Fellas. I have decided to compile some of the interesting references we use here on OAF. This ought to be fun for all of us. I want you guys and gals to add your favorites as well. It doesn't have to be strictly fishing related, but the term and its definition has to be known or at least used by more than yourself. I also encourage us to debate the proper use of our submissions. In the case some of you might have different words or definitions. You will be able to watch the Ozarkipedia accumulate its fun terminology on Trav's OAF Blog as together we work to confuse the english dictionary. Once everyone agrees the Glossary is complete, maybe we can convince Phil to place it into the forum as a reference guide for the millions of new OAF members who will join in the future. I haven't really started yet. I feel that OAF members should be in on this from its creation. And, you won't see it on my blog until we have fifty or so established. I did spend a few minutes to jot a few of my own little terms to show everyone an example of what we are aiming for............. OZAKIPEDIA ANTHILL, the human race BABY, human larvae BAIT, any fish under ten inches in length (usually mistaken as a Sport by bass fisherman) BOW, rainbow trout BROWNIE, brown trout BUCKETMOUTH, a fish with a mouth big enough to stick your fist inside CHUCKER, a rod/reel combo used for throwing extra large baits CHUNK, any stout, heavy or fat fish under sixteen inches in length FISHBOWL, a body of water which has populations of fish that are not self sustainable GILL, any member of the sunfish variety HOG, or Hawg, any bass over five pounds KEEPER, a woman worthy of marriage MDC, Missouri Department of Conservation MULLET, rude/discourteous boater OAF, Ozark Anglers Forum PARASITE, watercraft not being used for fishing PENNY, an opinion/idea or unreliable/unverified fact SPORT, bass between ten and sixteen inches in length SPOT, Kentucky spotted bass STICKFISH, anything wooden which is retrieved accidentally SQUID, of the tourist eating variety, mythical creature local fisherman worship As you can see, not everything is about fishing, so feel free to throw in all the pennys you like. "May success follow your every cast." - Trav P. Johnson
duckydoty Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Welcome back Trav-good to have your pennies! A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Terry Beeson Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 SQUID, of the tourist eating variety, mythical creature local fisherman worship Trav... You should not be spreading such rumors about the squid being mythical. You're gonna get some poor tourist eaten that way... and then eventually, the Branson C of C will no longer be able to keep the press from publishing the facts about all those out of towners who came up missing when they fished Taneycomo at night... ('Bout time you got back here and helped me keep these nutz on here from going insane... ) STRIPPERS - Those who converge on Taney at night to slow strip in the waters below TRD. "*%&$ *%&#^^# %&$^# %*#%yy#y!!!!" - Sound heard at night when a fisherman finds his fly has been taken in the middle of his backcast... by a bat... Also heard immediately after a beaver splash or heron squawk within 20 feet of any fishereman. TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Terry Beeson Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 OK... while I was posting the last one, I see Phil has issued a challenge... So... BUCKETMOUTH – One who posts on a thread and takes up more than three paragraphs, especially when discussing things that could be said in one sentence. SPECIAL COFFEE CREAMER – Any brand of Irish Cream HARD ROCK – The music heard announcing the arrival of Michael Kyle or Terry Beeson in the parking lot ready to fish – especially at night. SNAGLET – The area where water from the hatchery empties into the lake providing an area for those whose casting abilities have failed an opportunity to – ahem – catch fish. PIG – A fish with a girth that is the same as its length. REBAR – An area of Taneycomo distinguished by a piece of rebar sticking up above the water. Commonly referred to as “The Stripper Pole” by those who fish at night. PERMA-PHART – A condition of the waders usually caused by Flysmallie and/or Mr. Ducky consuming chilidogs prior to fishing. POWER BAIT – Substance fly fishermen soak their flies in prior to fishing Taneycomo. TWO-WEIGHT – One who is unable to wade Taney unless there are NO generators running. DEW – Fuel for Duckydoty DORITOS – Duckydoty’s secret fly material additive. SCUD – Someone who casts his fly rod like it was a bait casting rig. TWENTY INCH BROWN (or other large number) – Common in many fishing reports intended to convince readers the person is a good fisherman and caught a big trout. Actually, a report on their morning constitution. HERON – A noisy, loud, obnoxious bird whose sole purpose is to drive fishermen into cardiac arrest. FOWL HOOK – What many fishermen would like to do with the heron after the squawk. THEORY OF RELATIVITY – The theory that the size of fish is in direct inverse proportion to the length of your cast. In other words, there are dinks at the end of your tippet and 28 inch ‘Bows sniffing your boots. PEACOCK HERL – The result of over-indulgence of a mixture of Mt Dew, Doritos, Krispy Kremes, and Jose Cuervo. WIGGY-DIGGY – Used in a sentence. “You didn’t brang no wooly buggers wiggy-diggy?” MIDGE – Youngster just learning to trout fish. PIROUETTE – The maneuver used when one slips on a rock in the middle of the stream. Usually followed by a loud splash and a trip to the truck to dry off and warm up. INDICATOR – Small foam or other floating piece attached to the leader to let the fisherman know that, yes that WAS a fish you just missed. GRAVEL GUARDS – Devices worn on the ankle to prevent car keys from getting inside wading boots. (That one is JUST for JJ…. LOL) More to come.... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
twosets Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Terry Beeson - resident humorist, and general smart %^&, willing to add his 2 cents to almost any discussion, no matter how obtuse "It's about halfway between Pettigrew and Red Star... " - directions provided by afore mentioned smart guy to out of the way places "This is not Nam. This is bowling. There are rules."
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted January 8, 2009 Root Admin Posted January 8, 2009 GRAVEL GUARDS – Devices worn on the ankle to prevent car keys from getting inside wading boots. (That one is JUST for JJ…. LOL) So that's where they were...
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted January 8, 2009 Root Admin Posted January 8, 2009 PIROUETTE – The maneuver used when one slips on a rock in the middle of the stream. Usually followed by a loud splash and a trip to the truck to dry off and warm up. PIROUETTE – The maneuver used when one slips on a rock in the middle of the stream. Usually followed by a loud splash and a trip to the truck to dry off and warm up. This usually happens in less than 30 inches of water and makes the angler look really stupid when he slips under the water.
Terry Beeson Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 You're welcome... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted January 8, 2009 Root Admin Posted January 8, 2009 LIAR'S POSE- When an angler holds the fish at arms length in front of the camera to distort the size of his catch. (you fill in the blank)- A guide, calling or labeling a trout in a pic 19 inches when it's obviously only 15.
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