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

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

Try falconry, fly-fishing camps, rock climbing, zip-line courses, hiking, biking and whitewater rafting without leaving the grounds. —Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

The complimentary hot breakfast and indoor pool and hot tub make the lodge perfect for families, and the property serves as a good home base for activities like fly-fishing on Whitefish Lake and backcountry adventures inside Glacier National Park. —Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fly-fishing

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