fly-fishing

noun

fly-fish·​ing ˈflī-ˌfi-shiŋ 

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 treated line

fly-fish

ˈflī-ˌfish 

intransitive verb

or fly fish

Examples of fly-fishing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The staff is simply some of the best and brightest in their field, whether their field is fitness instruction, nutritional consulting, fly-fishing, or nature guiding. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026

Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience. — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 June 2026

Vintage Land Rovers ferry guests through the mountains on wildlife expeditions, while local guides lead adventures such as high-altitude summit hikes, fly-fishing outings, white-water rafting, e-bike tours, horseback riding, and cultural workshops. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026

The owners of Chimy’s, a popular burger-and-beer grill in the West 7th area, will team with a Dallas fly-fishing shop to open a restaurant and beer garden along the Trinity River in Westside Village. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fly-fishing

• dishing
• fishing
• phishing
• swishing
• wishing
• overfishing