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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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Etymology

Origin of surf casting

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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

From Time Magazine Archive

In a monumental battle Oscar once landed a 63-pounder�the island record for surf casting.

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

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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