hackled

Meanings

• noun

  A type of feathering used in fly fishing, where the hackle feathers are tied in to create a wing or body for the fly.

  - "The angler tied on a hackled fly for the trout stream."
  - "The hackled fly caught several large fish in the lake."

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Variants

List of all variants of hackled that leads to same result
hackle , hackled , hackler , hacklers , hackles , hackling

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Etymology

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Originating from Old English word 'hacel', meaning hook or fish.

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Trivia

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1. The use of hackled flies is believed to date back to at least the 15th century.

2. Some fly fishermen believe that the hackle feathers on a fly help to disguise it from fish, making it look more like a natural insect.

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Related Concepts

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1. fly fishing: A fishing method that uses artificial flies to catch fish, particularly trout and salmon.

2. fly tying: The art of creating artificial flies for fly fishing, including the use of hackled feathers.

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Culture

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Hackled flies have been used for centuries in fly fishing, with various techniques and materials used to create different effects and attract different species of fish.

How to Memorize "hackled"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hackled' with fishing and flies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Hackled' is a type of 'fly' used for 'fishing'.

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