fly-fish
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of fly-fish
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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But since they often live in shallow waters, you can fly-fish for them right from the beach.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2017
The property already had a house, but Mr. Nutt, 71, who likes to bow hunt and fly-fish, wanted something more rustic for his CloverCrest Ranch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2016
Growing up in Torrington, Wyo., Mr. Punke learned to fly-fish when he was 5 and built his own rifle when he was 12.
From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2016
As my friend recounted this special day, it struck me that many golfers I know fly-fish — and vice versa.
From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2015
He took my rod and began to fly-fish for the ducks!
From Young Knights of the Empire : Their Code, and Further Scout Yarns by Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron
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