dry fly


nounAngling.
  1. an artificial fly designed for use on the surface of the water.

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Origin of dry fly

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First recorded in 1840–50

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British Dictionary definitions for dry fly

dry fly

noun
  1. angling : Compare wet fly

    • an artificial fly designed and prepared to be floated or skimmed on the surface of the water

    • (as modifier): dry-fly fishing

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