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surf casting

American  

noun

Angling.
  1. the act, technique, or sport of fishing by casting from the shoreline into the sea, usually using heavy-duty tackle.


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Origin of surf casting

First recorded in 1930–35

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He and Patrick swim before breakfast, then they may go surf casting for an hour.

From Time Magazine Archive

The short leader and 2/0 barrel swivel allow for tangle-free, long-range surf casting.

From Time Magazine Archive

He still reads car-buff magazines, and enjoys skiing and surf casting.

From Time Magazine Archive

You can also try your hand at surf casting, spin fishing, spear fishing and fresh water fishing.

From Oahu Traveler's guide by Gleasner, Bill

He stood for hours at a time up to his waist in the surf, casting for sea-bass; he got few fish, but joy and excitement he got in abundance.

From Love's Pilgrimage by Sinclair, Upton

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