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
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My history with fly-fishing, for instance, goes way back.
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Janelle Ash , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Rates at the four-season resort include all daily meals, beverages, and a year-round activities program offering everything from horseback riding and fly-fishing to mountain biking, ice-skating, and archery.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Dive into the outdoor pool or sink into one of the hot tubs, take a test drive tracing the endless miles of evergreen treeline in one of the property’s fully electric Audi vehicles, or have the concierge arrange a fly-fishing session for you in the Roaring Fork Valley.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Janelle Ash , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Rates at the four-season resort include all daily meals, beverages, and a year-round activities program offering everything from horseback riding and fly-fishing to mountain biking, ice-skating, and archery.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Dive into the outdoor pool or sink into one of the hot tubs, take a test drive tracing the endless miles of evergreen treeline in one of the property’s fully electric Audi vehicles, or have the concierge arrange a fly-fishing session for you in the Roaring Fork Valley.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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