giller

noun

Definition of gillernext
as in fly fisherman

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  1. fly fisherman
  2. trawlerman
  3. angler
Noun
  • Barlow is an avid fly fisherman, the newspaper reported — and that makes sense.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • Understanding this basic life cycle is important for fly fishermen.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Definition of fly fisherman
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  • Nancy Astor meeting trawlermen on the Barbican, 1919 The Box (Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives) But the letters Astor received were not always positive.
    — Suyin Haynes, Time, 2 Dec. 2019
  • Last year, its trawlermen landed almost 200,000 tonnes of fish, helping to feed a burgeoning national export market for seafood.
    — Greg Noone, Smithsonian, 30 Oct. 2019
Definition of trawlerman
Noun
  • The 50 walleyes also have yellow tags with contact information, just in case they are caught by a lucky angler.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Depredation occurs when a shark steals an angler’s catch off their line, and Florida’s fishers are tired of it.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of angler
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