noun
scattering bait; bait for scattering
Fishing term for scattering small bait (often ground-up fish or shrimp) into the water to attract fish. Can refer to the action or the bait itself.
釣り人はこませを撒いて魚を集める。
Anglers scatter bait to attract fish.
このこませはアジ釣りに効果的だ。
This scattering bait is effective for horse mackerel fishing.