fly line

American  

noun

Angling.

1. a line for use in fly-fishing.

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Example Sentences

As for the film’s title, it refers to the act of repositioning one’s fly line and leader on a moving current to best attract fish.

From Los Angeles Times

My angling partner, Ken Matsumoto, stepped to the bow of the panga and peeled fly line from his reel.

From Washington Post

I wore a buff around my neck, but because of my looping casts with fly line and a 2/0 barbed hook, I never worried about onlookers getting too close.

From The Guardian

“They look small,” Leach said, tossing his fly line behind us to begin his cast.

From Washington Post

The motion is similar to pitching a baseball, but with the added challenge of controlling a fly line, which occasionally smacks her in the face or hits a bird.

From Seattle Times