How to Use angler in a Sentence
angler
noun-
Every day was an endurance test for both angler and guide.
— Monte Burke, Field & Stream, 27 Aug. 2020 -
This book is exactly what any modern angler needs to read right now.
— Outdoor Life, 18 June 2020 -
An Oklahoma angler may have smashed both a state and world record over the weekend.
— Fox News, 29 June 2020 -
An angler could spend his or her entire life trying to perfect trout fishing and still not quite arrive.
— Outdoor Life, 17 June 2020 -
At nine that night, the fellow angler showed up at a local restaurant and ran into Evans.
— Monte Burke, Field & Stream, 27 Aug. 2020 -
The limit will be two fish per angler with a 16-inch total length minimum size.
— Frank Sargeant, al, 26 Aug. 2020 -
In clear water, mahi can be leader shy, especially if they’re frequently fished to by other anglers.
— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024 -
The south side of the lake in this secluded wildlife area is almost completely forested, while the north side provides good bank access for anglers.
— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 -
There’s not an angler among us who doesn’t take pleasure in watching a dry fly drift perfectly downstream, moving only with the motion of the current.
— Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 26 June 2020 -
The gazebo, where many an angler, spanning generations, has cast a line and told their tales, will remain, though new opportunities may be in the offing.
— Lee Hershfield, sun-sentinel.com, 21 Aug. 2020 -
With a scholarship, boat and early bragging rights as a world-class angler in tow, Marilyn is set up for a lifetime of great fishing memories.
— Matt Wyatt, ExpressNews.com, 13 June 2020 -
My father was an expert hunter and angler in Mexico, and his knowledge is benefiting kids in the U.S.
— Outdoor Life, 30 July 2020 -
Whether washed ashore being picked apart by seagulls or flopping in some angler’s empty ice chest, the beach offers a variety of stenches related to the dead or nearly dead ocean life found along the shore.
— Jay R. Jordan, Houston Chronicle, 18 Aug. 2020 -
Any angler will tell you that actually landing a fish is just a bonus—it’s the hike to the pond, the quiet moments between casts, and the cookouts afterward that make fishing so rewarding.
— Outside Online, 17 June 2020 -
The slot refers to the size range of fish an angler is allowed to keep.
— Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023 -
The young angler did have a few pounds on the fat cat, but not many.
— Matt Williams, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2021 -
All the angler has to do is reel the line tight so that the hook sets itself.
— Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 -
The anglers took a few photos of the trout and taped it at 32 inches long.
— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2024 -
Ponds and creeks are great places for shore anglers to find bass.
— Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024 -
The first angler who weighs in a three-day total of 18 live slot fish wins the prize.
— Frank Sargeant, al, 23 June 2021 -
The fish died in the live well, however, so the anglers put it on ice.
— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024 -
A day trip to the Saint Joe River is worth the effort for anglers.
— Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023 -
At the time, however, the two anglers still had a school of stripers to chase.
— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 16 May 2024 -
The anglers worked a rope through the fish’s gills and out its mouth, pulling it into their boat.
— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024 -
Tempe's website has a brochure that shows where anglers can and can't fish along the lake.
— Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2023 -
The limit for trout in these ponds is three fish per angler per day.
— Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2022 -
The guide will pole the skiff along on the shallow flats from a platform at the back of the boat, while the angler stands ready to cast from the front.
— Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2021 -
The ideal day, then, is to catch lots of big fish, but for most bass anglers, that’s rare.
— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024 -
Ocean City became known for the fish, which is revered among anglers for its size and strength.
— Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2023 -
Tethered dekes are dropped into the hole in the ice and jigged by the angler to lure pike below.
— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 9 Jan. 2023
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