15:16 Feb 3, 2007 

Thanks Patricia: I will look at this now.

15:13 Feb 3, 2007 

Adam: I think it is called a "crimp bead". See the pennel rig diagram on the left-hand side at this link: http://www.geocities.com/tellboyspage/searigsandbaits.html

13:56 Feb 3, 2007 

Apologies, I should have provided more context and explanation: It is referring to the "stopper" (rough translation) that prevents the lead sliding down fishing line. This mini-chapter is talking about the "bottom fishing" method. Hope this is of some use

13:54 Feb 3, 2007 

It sounds like they are talking about a type of catfish.

13:53 Feb 3, 2007 

tope is usually a speed bump in Mexico but in this case it looks like a point or moment when the lead item rips off the flesh right down to the "white meat" or the area where there is a layer of fat.