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sportfishing

American  
[spawrt-fish-ing] / ˈspɔrtˌfɪʃ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. fishing with a rod and reel for sport, especially for saltwater sport fish from a motorboat.


Etymology

Origin of sportfishing

sport + fishing

Example Sentences

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JUNEAU, Alaska — A bill before the Alaska House Resources Committee would tighten residency requirements for sportfishing, hunting and trapping licenses.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Afghanistan and other U.S. war veterans are heading out to the open seas with some of their fellow brothers and sisters-in-arms to participate in the War Heroes on Water sportfishing tournament.

From Fox News • Oct. 2, 2021

“But it’s about sportfishing integrity, and a demonstration that we’re committed to doing what we can to help conserve the species.”

From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2020

It’s a rebound that has triggered bitter conflicts among environmentalists, the commercial and sportfishing industry and seaside business owners, with federal and state agencies trying to satisfy all sides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2020

Abbey said he was probably a gnarly old mate from one of the sportfishing boats, or maybe a bridge person who’d seen us around the island and overheard us calling each other by name.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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