roosterfish
Americannoun
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roosterfishes,
plural
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roosterfish
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The film chronicles the exploits of two brothers, Frank and Bill Smethurst, as they set out to smash the hypothesis posited by many peers that roosterfish could not be caught on a fly rod.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2010
“Though they’re very fast and strong fighters, the greatest appeal roosterfish have is their appearance,” said Jad Donaldson, a fly-fishing guide from Oregon who leads trips to Baja.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2010
Yet the rising popularity of chasing roosterfish can be greatly attributed to a short film by Felt Sole Media called “Running Down the Man.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2010
Four and one-half hours later, a 44-lb., 3-oz. roosterfish was hauled on board.
From Time Magazine Archive
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And I didn't even get a chance to sample the snapper, grouper or roosterfish inshore.
From Time Magazine Archive
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