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  Gape - space between the point of the hook and the shank
Gel-spun polyethylene - A synthetic fiber that is extremely thin, supple, slippery, very abrasion resistant, and strong. It is stronger than steel for its size. It is often used as a braided fly line backing where large amounts of backing are needed and space on the reel is limited
Ghillie - a person employed as guide to anglers on salmon fishing waters
Gold Head - A Bead Head fly uses a metal bead to simulate the thorax on a nymph or wet fly and to add weight to the fly

Golden Pheasant - Bird whose crest, neck and wing feathers are used extensively in fly patterns
Graphite - the most popular rod-building material in use today; offers the best weight, strength, and flex ratio of any rod building material currently available
 
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
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