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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Building on a family history of 60 years as fly-fishing guides on the Lower Dean River, about 40 miles north of Bella Coola, Great Bear’s timing couldn’t be better.
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John Briley, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Buena Vista is known for its beautiful mountain views, camping, fly-fishing, and excellent rafting, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding opportunities on the Arkansas River.
—Amiee White Beazley, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
David Seidler, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind 2010’s The King’s Speech, died Saturday while on a fly-fishing expedition in New Zealand.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
The London native died Saturday during a fly-fishing trip in New Zealand, his manager, Jeff Aghassi, told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2024
On offer are guided hikes for all levels, bike rentals, botanical walks, and — in true Alaska fashion — fly-fishing and gold-panning.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
Want to spend an afternoon up to your waist in a crisp, clear stream, fly-fishing for wild, cunning trout?
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
After that, drive up to Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with over 200 square miles of water for sailing, fly-fishing, and waterskiing.
—Molly O'Brien, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024
On the first day Cooper tried some fly-fishing and found more iron than fish.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2023
John Briley, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Buena Vista is known for its beautiful mountain views, camping, fly-fishing, and excellent rafting, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding opportunities on the Arkansas River.
—Amiee White Beazley, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
David Seidler, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind 2010’s The King’s Speech, died Saturday while on a fly-fishing expedition in New Zealand.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
The London native died Saturday during a fly-fishing trip in New Zealand, his manager, Jeff Aghassi, told The Hollywood Reporter.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2024
On offer are guided hikes for all levels, bike rentals, botanical walks, and — in true Alaska fashion — fly-fishing and gold-panning.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024
Want to spend an afternoon up to your waist in a crisp, clear stream, fly-fishing for wild, cunning trout?
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
After that, drive up to Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with over 200 square miles of water for sailing, fly-fishing, and waterskiing.
—Molly O'Brien, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024
On the first day Cooper tried some fly-fishing and found more iron than fish.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2023
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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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