reel in
phrasal verb
reeled in; reeling in; reels in
: to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod
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For spin gear, brands usually advertise drag ratings on saltwater fishing reels in pounds, but keep in mind smoothness under pressure, heat resistance, and consistency, too.
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Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Carpenter reeled in 35 catches for 374 yards, but his 6-3, 258 pound frame is ideal for run packages that require an additional blocker.
—Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
And speaking of players jumping from school to school, UCF reeled in James Madison QB Alonza Barnett from the portal.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In their senior seasons of 2009, Shipley reeled in 116 passes for 1,485 yards and 13 touchdowns as Texas went to the national title game.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
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Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Carpenter reeled in 35 catches for 374 yards, but his 6-3, 258 pound frame is ideal for run packages that require an additional blocker.
—Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
And speaking of players jumping from school to school, UCF reeled in James Madison QB Alonza Barnett from the portal.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In their senior seasons of 2009, Shipley reeled in 116 passes for 1,485 yards and 13 touchdowns as Texas went to the national title game.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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