fly-fishing

American  

[flahy-fish-ing] / ˈflaɪˌfɪʃ ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of fly-fishing

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

There is a fly-fishing area below the Lewiston Dam in a “fly stretch” of the Trinity River, according to the forest service.

From Los Angeles Times

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

In his 1998 book “The Virtues of Aging,” he urged retirees to remain active and engaged, and he followed his own advice, continuing to jog, play tennis and go fly-fishing well into his 80s.

From Los Angeles Times

Which means it’s time for me to go fly-fishing.

From Seattle Times

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