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 oiled or treated line
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The hotel offers autumnal activities, such as fly-fishing, horseback riding, stargazing, and outdoor yoga classes.
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Ideal for beginners to the fly-fishing world, the Redington Crosswater is easy to use and made from durable graphite.
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Snowmass Village, near Aspen, is surrounded by 2.8 million acres of wilderness for hiking, biking, fly-fishing, horseback riding and more.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Take note: Local rafting companies offer fishing excursions, too, but fly-fishing isn’t the primary focus.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
Ideal for beginners to the fly-fishing world, the Redington Crosswater is easy to use and made from durable graphite.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Snowmass Village, near Aspen, is surrounded by 2.8 million acres of wilderness for hiking, biking, fly-fishing, horseback riding and more.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Take note: Local rafting companies offer fishing excursions, too, but fly-fishing isn’t the primary focus.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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