Flosser

This article refers to a fishing technique. For the dental device see floss pick.

Flossers are anglers who use the method of bottom bouncing or lining to catch fish. Their catch is mainly from the salmon species.

Flossing is a controversial method, regarded by some as an unsportsmanlike way of harvesting fish. The method uses leader 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3.0 m) in length with a 1 to 4 ounce (28 to 113 g) lead weight called a "Bouncing Betty" (named after a lethal landmine first used during World War II). Due to angling regulations in British Columbia, Chile, Peru, and Argentina, hooks devoid of any dressing (whether artificial or organic) are illegal.