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fly-fishing

fly-fishing

11 3.7
To fish with a rod and line using small fake flies as bait
  • noun
  • /ˈflaɪˌfɪʃɪŋ/
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  • Fly-fishing is enough like art that aesthetic satisfaction is an important ingredient when you total up its delights.
  • go fly-fishing
  • fly-fishing trip
  • fly-fishing rod

We share delightful aspects of life like fly fishing and bird watching and things of that kind.

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Examples

  • The next day we set out at dawn for the Ostrup Fishing camp where I would try my hand at fly fishing, something I hadn't done for years.

  • But for Frank, fly fishing isn't just about trying to land a big fish: it's an appreciation of the environment.

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  • His passion for fly fishing is something he never wants to lose.

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  • We share delightful aspects of life like fly fishing and bird watching and things of that kind.

  • If you get more into fishing, you might try more challenging approaches, fly fishing in particular.

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  • Jill is pretty new to fly fishing, but she seems to really like it and is catching on fast.

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  • If fly fishing is more of your thing, you can head to the Provo River.

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  • The North Umpqua is one of the world's premier fly fishing destinations.

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  • While Mitchell is not working, he enjoys fly fishing, motorcycling, and tending to his hobby farm.

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  • Many anglers find peace and relaxation while fly-fishing at their favorite lakes.

Synonyms

fishing
vsfly-fishing
620 1.0

Catching fish for fun or as a job

is a narrow rod-and-line method using artificial insect-like bait
angling
vsfly-fishing
4 3.4

A form of fishing with a rod and line, usually using a hook

uses artificial insect-like bait instead of the usual hook
sportfishing
vsfly-fishing
  • US
2 3.7

Fishing for fun or competition instead of for food and money

is a specific rod-and-line method using artificial insect-like bait

How Technical

fly-fishing
11 3.7
trolling
3 5.6

Surface Forms

fly-fishing singular
fly-fishings plural

Morphology

fly-fishing = fly + fishing (transparent) = fly + fish + ing

The compound combines 'fly' (the artificial lure) and 'fishing' (the activity), so the meaning 'fishing with artificial flies' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word fly-fishing comes from the small bait called a fly ('insect') used on the line, combined with fishing. So fly-fishing is a way of fishing that uses fake insects to copy real bugs and trick fish into biting.