fly-fishing

noun

fly-fish·​ing ˈflī-ˌfi-shiŋ How to pronounce fly-fishing (audio)
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 intransitive verb
or fly fish

Examples of fly-fishing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Drawing upon her deep knowledge of Iceland, Nicol pulled out all the stops for an active family of five: overland camping in the highlands; a helicopter tour of an active volcano; fly-fishing at a remote lodge; and four nights at the luxurious Deplar Farm. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024 Some of my favorite activities are hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, skiing, camping, backpacking, off-roading, and paddleboarding. Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024 Book a fly-fishing guide and experience on the Gallatin River. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024 Nearby, residents and guests can try their hands at all manner of outdoor activities, including fly-fishing, rafting, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fly-fishing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly-fishing was in 1653

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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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