sportfishing
noun
sport·fish·ing
ˈspȯrt-ˌfi-shiŋ 
: fishing done with a rod and reel for sport or recreation
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In fact, the two bass species have become so popular in sportfishing circles that they’ve been introduced to other countries as well.
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Brandon Viets, the captain of the sportfishing boat that picked up the two pilots, the Premier, said that the fighter jet remained in the air for several minutes before diving into the water.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Photo by Vivian Vo Thanks to the bounty of the waters around the Florida Keys, Islamorada has garnered global fame as a destination for sportfishing.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Photo : Viking Yachts Viking 74 One of the most successful sportfishing battlewagons ever built was the Viking 72, a 45-knot speed demon that, over the years, saw an impressive 75 examples built and sold.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Brandon Viets, the captain of the sportfishing boat that picked up the two pilots, the Premier, said that the fighter jet remained in the air for several minutes before diving into the water.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Photo by Vivian Vo Thanks to the bounty of the waters around the Florida Keys, Islamorada has garnered global fame as a destination for sportfishing.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
Photo : Viking Yachts Viking 74 One of the most successful sportfishing battlewagons ever built was the Viking 72, a 45-knot speed demon that, over the years, saw an impressive 75 examples built and sold.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Sportfishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportfishing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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