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

fly-fish

ˈflī-ˌfish 

intransitive verb

or fly fish

Examples of fly-fishing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Weeklong extreme fly-fishing itineraries are offered mid-October through April, with endless opportunities to hook brown, brook, and rainbow trout, as well as steelhead and Chinook salmon toward season’s end. —Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025

For a more refined experience, the Sage Lodge, an upscale fly-fishing resort, offers world-class dining, spa services, and guided outdoor adventures. —Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025

At various points, Blake takes his guests fly-fishing, canoeing, and hunting—and, on every occasion, has to rescue Jeff from himself. —Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025

For the Paris boutique, those souvenirs will include cotton underwear with Eiffel Tower appliqués and neckties with fly-fishing ties. —Chloe Malle, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fly-fishing

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