wet fly

American  

noun

Angling.

1. an artificial fly designed for use underwater.

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wet fly British  

noun

1. angling Compare dry fly

   1. an artificial fly designed to float or ride below the water surface

   2. ( as modifier )

      wet-fly fishing

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Etymology

Origin of wet fly

First recorded in 1870–75

Compare meaning

How does wet-fly compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• dry fly vs. wet fly

Example Sentences

“I want her to do a lot of the old-fashioned winged wet flies,” David said.

From Washington Times

The soft hackle makes it a wet fly; you fish it beneath the surface.

From The New Yorker

A standard, five-weight rod is all you need, along with basic dry and wet flies.

From Seattle Times

He was wearing a red rain slicker and a canvas fishing hat pinned with wet flies and nymphs.

From Literature

“Whether you’re fishing a skating fly or a wet fly, you want to keep it moving, as the salmon like it fast,” Mamaev, the head guide, said.

From New York Times