What is another word for handline?
Pronunciation: [hˈandla͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The term "handline" refers to a fishing line that is manipulated using the angler's hands. Synonymous terms for handline include handfishing line, hand-casting line, and manual line. These terms all refer to the practice of using one's hands to control the fishing line, rather than relying on a rod or reel. Handlining is a traditional and often practical method of fishing, particularly in certain types of fishing, such as deep sea fishing. Some anglers prefer handlining because it allows for more direct control over the bait and allows them to feel the fish when it strikes. Regardless of the term used, the practice of handlining remains a time-honored method of catching fish.
