1. The direct descent from an ancestor

1. A large, impressive fish

2. A device made of mesh used to catch fish

3. The sport or practice of fishing with a hook and line

4. A boneless piece of fish or meat

5. To get caught or stuck on something

6. A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or cord

7. To grip or seize with the teeth

8. A long, thin string or cord

8. A curved or round shape with the ends joined together

9. Something used to attract or lure in fish or animals

10. A curved or bent piece of metal or other hard material

11. Equipment used in fishing, such as hooks, lines, and weights

12. To join two pieces of line or rope together

12. A small, thin plate that covers the body of a fish

13. A floating device attached to a fishing line to signal a bite

14. A buoyant object used to support a fishing line

15. A sharp projection on a fishhook or arrow

16. A long, slender, legless invertebrate creature

17. A device for winding and unwinding a fishing line

18. An artificial bait used to attract fish

19. A predatory freshwater fish with a long snout and sharp teeth

20. To descend or fall to a lower level or position