fly-fishing

noun

fly-fish·​ing ˈflī-ˌfi-shiŋ How to pronounce fly-fishing (audio)
variants or fly fishing
: a method of fishing in which an artificial fly is cast by use of a fly rod, a reel, and a relatively heavy oiled or treated line
fly-fish intransitive verb
or fly fish

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Pending World-Record Hybrid Bass Caught by Accident Professional videographer Michael Kaal was fishing with Tennessee fly-fishing guide Patrick Fulkrod in February. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025 Self-care can look like knitting, getting a manicure—even fly-fishing. Sarah Felbin, SELF, 31 Dec. 2024 From fly-fishing and hiking to wine tastings and cooking classes led by culinary masters (not to mention the decadent spa), the amenities at Blackberry Farm keep guests returning to the mountains of Tennessee. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 Here, horseback riding, hiking, and fly-fishing coexist with a vibrant arts scene, stylish hotels, and fantastic dining—all wrapped up in postcard views and teeming with a come-as-you-are attitude. Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fly-fishing 

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly-fishing was in 1653

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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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