fly casting

American  

noun

Angling.

1. the act or technique of casting with an artificial fly as the lure, the rod used being longer and more flexible than that used in bait casting.

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Etymology

Origin of fly casting

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In the five years since Maxine began fly casting — which she describes as “fly-fishing without the fish” — she has become the sport’s youngest champion.

From Seattle Times

In the five years since Maxine began fly casting — which she describes as “fly fishing without the fish” — she has become the sport’s youngest champion.

From New York Times

Bean, field dog demonstrations, an archery range, shooting clays, backyard bass casting, fly casting, fly tying, a portable sawmill and an electric vehicle.

From Washington Times

Bean owns woodland that is used for snow-sport classes, sport shooting, archery and fly casting.

From Washington Post

There he saw a lawn perfect for a bit of fly casting, and soon began inviting patients to cast with him there a few mornings a week.

From The Wall Street Journal