Past tense of dap; fished by letting bait or a lure gently bounce or dip on the water's surface.
From 'dap,' of uncertain origin but possibly imitative, suggesting the light bouncing movement; used in angling since at least the 16th century.
Dapping is a fishing technique so old that Shakespeare may have known it—it requires incredible patience and skill, letting your line barely kiss the water to trick fish into thinking insects are landing.
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