fly-fishing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fly-fishing
First recorded in 1645–55
Example Sentences
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The fishing: The resort arranges guided fly-fishing excursions through local outfitter Trout Stalkers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
In warmer weather, outdoor life shifts to hiking and fly-fishing in Spearfish Canyon Nature Area, a 20-mile gorge in Lead’s backyard lined with 1,000-foot limestone cliffs and waterfalls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Vahradian said he was attracted to the environmental group because he has long been fly-fishing in the river — “which is kind of crazy, but you can totally fish in it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
Through foraging, fly-fishing, cooking outdoors — and simply being outdoors — Rodriguez finds inspiration for the way she lives as well as the way she cooks.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Johnson, one of the discoverers of Ebola virus, preferred to talk about these events while fly-fishing.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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