fly-fishing

[ flahy-fish-ing ]

noun

1. Angling. a method of fishing in which fly casting is used.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fly-fishing¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

But this season he turns down the wattage, playing a darkly serious role in a play said to be about fly-fishing.

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Would I have to take up some hobby—fly fishing or model-railroading—where I could meet a few potential pals?

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And to his credit, when I went fly-fishing with him he caught a 20-pounder, and we did not include it in the film.

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I enjoy fly-fishing, but noodling, I'm afraid, I'll leave to Paul.

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Andrew took a tremendous interest in fly fishing, buying a venerated fishing reel company called Abel Reel Co.

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Also after a frosty night followed by a bright day, fly fishing need not be attempted with any chance of success.

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But as a fly fishing month, March seldom affords, in the north of England at least, any good or certain diversion.

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To miss “the take” was to waste the day, at least in fly-fishing.

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What I am anxious to impress upon all is, that fly-fishing is not necessarily an expensive sport.

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I must not forget to mention dry-fly fishing, which is particularly suitable for women.

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