"Mechudo"

English translation: Hairy

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Spanish term or phrase:"Mechudo"
English translation:Hairy
Entered by: Gabo Pena

22:43 Aug 26, 2005
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / fishing
Region (source): Spanish (Mexico)
Region (target): English (United States)
Spanish term or phrase: "Mechudo"
A fishing lure made of silk. What is the common term among fishermen, please?
Jan Castillo
Local time: 20:42
Hairy
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that's it.
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Gabo Pena
Local time: 17:42
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1artificial / imitation (silk) fly / lure
Refugio
4 +1silk decoy/ silk bait or decoy/bait
Gabriela Rodriguez
3 +2Hairy
Gabo Pena


  

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mechudo
artificial / imitation (silk) fly / lure


Explanation:
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Refugio
Local time: 17:42
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gloria Carranza: A mi papá le fascinaba pescar y hacer sus propios "silk flies" y así les llamaba. Saludos.
2 hrs
  -> Gracias, Gloria
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silk decoy/ silk bait or decoy/bait


Explanation:
Suerte!!!!!!!!

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bait1 (bāt) pronunciation
n.

1.
1. Food or other lure placed on a hook or in a trap and used in the taking of fish, birds, or other animals.
2. Something, such as a worm, used for this purpose.
2. An enticement; a temptation.
3. Archaic. A stop for food or rest during a trip.


v., bait·ed, bait·ing, baits.

v.tr.

1. To place a lure in (a trap) or on (a fishing hook).
bait

Bait is any substance used to attract prey, especially fish. Traditionally, nightcrawlers, insects, and smaller fish have been used for this purpose. Fishermen have also begun using plastic bait and, more recently, electronic lures, to attract fish. Because of the risk of transmitting whirling disease, trout and salmon should not be used as bait.

See also

* Baiting
* Sting operation


Español (Spanish)
n. - cebo, aliciente, carnada, espejuelo, señuelo
v. tr. - poner el cebo, azuzar, hostigar

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(dē'koi', dĭ-koi') pronunciation n. 1. 1. A living or artificial bird or other animal used to entice game into a trap or within shooting range. 2. An enclosed place, such as a pond, into which wildfowl are lured for capture. 2. A means used to mislead or lead into danger. tr.v., -coyed, -coy·ing, -coys. (dĭ-koi') To lure or entrap by or as if by a decoy. See synonyms at lure. [Possibly from Dutch de kooi, the cage : de, the (from Middle a temptation.
3. Archaic. A stop for food or rest during a trip.


v., bait·ed, bait·ing, baits.

v.tr.

1. To place a lure in (a trap) or on (a fishing hook).
bait

Bait is any substance used to attract prey, especially fish. Traditionally, nightcrawlers, insects, and smaller fish have been used for this purpose. Fishermen have also begun using plastic bait and, more recently, electronic lures, to attract fish. Because of the risk of transmitting whirling disease, trout and salmon should not be used as bait.

See also

* Baiting
* Sting operation


Español (Spanish)
n. - cebo, aliciente, carnada, espejuelo, señuelo
v. tr. - poner el cebo, azuzar, hostigar

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(dē'koi', dĭ-koi') pronunciation
n.

1.
1. A living or artificial bird or other animal used to entice game into a trap or within shooting range.
2. An enclosed place, such as a pond, into which wildfowl are lured for capture.
2. A means used to mislead or lead into danger.

tr.v., -coyed, -coy·ing, -coys. (dĭ-koi')

To lure or entrap by or as if by a decoy. See synonyms at lure.

[Possibly from Dutch de kooi, the cage : de, the (from Middle Dutch) + kooi, cage (from Middle Dutch cōie, from Latin cavea).]
de·coy'er n.
Meaning #1: lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
Español (Spanish)
n. - señuelo, trampa, reclamo, entruchón
v. tr. - trampear, entruchar
http://www.answers.com/decoy

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lure (lʊr) pronunciation
n.

1.
1. Something that tempts or attracts with the promise of pleasure or reward.
2. An attraction or appeal.
2. A decoy used in catching animals, especially an artificial bait used in catching fish.
3. A bunch of feathers attached to a long cord, used in falconry to recall the hawk.
n. - atracción, fascinación, tentación, seducción, señuelo, cebo
http://www.answers.com/main/ntq-s-lure

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14vo Torneo Anual de Pesca Deportiva EL DEBATE
Queda estrictamente prohibido el uso de mechudo o señuelo de seda. 16.-.
El pescador está obligado a verificar el peso y medidas de la pieza que se presente ...
www.debate.com.mx/Torneosdepesca/pesca2005/pesca2005.asp?op... - 43k - En caché - Páginas similares

torneos de pesca Mexico
... por hélice de embarcación. f).- El uso de mechudo (señuelo de seda),
así como los anzuelos dobles o triples. g).- Tener en la ...
mexicanpacific.com/get/torneodepesca/page2.asp - 27k - Resultado Suplementario - En caché - Páginas similares

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Fishing - Vintage Fishing items - [ Traduzca esta página ]
... GOODWIN GRANGER BAMBOO FLY ROD (VICTORY) $99.00. one old fred arbogast jitterbug
with box,, $7.99. Vintage Playtime Silk Bait Casting Line Very Nice $1.00. ...
www.sportsequipmentshop.com/Sports-Equipment/Fishing/Vintag... - 101k - Resultado Suplementario

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*SILK LURE*.

REEF FISHING ACTIVITY IN THE KALEDUPA STAKEHOLDER AREA - [ Traduzca esta página ]
Silk lure. Reef wall. Bajau. Serranids & Lethrinids. NyakaB (live small fish with
hook through tail). Live small fish. Reef flat ...
www.opwall.com/2004 Kaledupa reef fishing.htm - 310k - En caché - Páginas similares

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NOTA: puede ser según las referencias *Silk lure*, *silk bait*

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Gabriela Rodriguez
Argentina
Local time: 21:42
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MLG: si///"'Gone fishing'"
32 mins
  -> Millones de gracias amiga. Te envío un fuerte abrazo y espero que pases un hermoso fin de semana!!!!!!!. You are great!!!!!!!!
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Hairy


Explanation:
that's it.

Gabo Pena
Local time: 17:42
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 7
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marina Soldati
1 hr
  -> thnx!

agree  colemh: "Mechuda" or "hairy" lure that uses thin silk strands to entangle the fish's bill. ...www.mexfish.com/mfn/mfn2004/mfn041004/mfn041004.htm
7 hrs
  -> yes, I use it all the time, it works well, thanx!
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