fly fisherman

noun

Synonyms of fly fishermannext
: an angler who uses the technique of fly-fishing

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Where To Shop Check Out Fly Fishing Gear Boca Grande Outfitters has been in operation since 2004 and is the spot for fly fisherman to get kitted out. Meredith Lindemon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 The investment makes sense for the comedian, who is an avid fly fisherman in his spare time. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2025 Hunting and fishing guide Donna McDonald, sheep rancher John Helle, fly fisherman and river health advocate Chris Edgington and conservationist Emily Cleveland come from across the state and across the political spectrum, but find common cause in a devotion to public lands. Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2025 But for Timothy Silver, a local fly fisherman, the 90-year-old road has been more than a path to majestic vistas. Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fly fisherman

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly fisherman was in 1886

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“Fly fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20fisherman. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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