fly-fishing

[ flahy-fish-ing ]

/ ˈflaɪˌfɪʃ ɪŋ /

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noun

Angling. a method of fishing in which fly casting is used.

Origin of fly-fishing

First recorded in 1645–55

Words nearby fly-fishing

fly-by-night, fly-by-wire, fly-cast, fly-drive, fly-fish, fly-fishing, fly-in, fly-past, fly-strike, fly-tipping, fly-to-let

Definition for fly-fishing (2 of 2)

fly-fish

[ flahy-fish ]

/ ˈflaɪˌfɪʃ /

verb (used without object) Angling.

to fish with artificial flies as bait.

Origin of fly-fish

First recorded in 1745–55

Example sentences from the Web for fly-fishing

But this season he turns down the wattage, playing a darkly serious role in a play said to be about fly-fishing.

Fall Broadway Preview: 'This Is Our Youth,' Bradley Cooper as ‘The Elephant Man,' and More |Janice Kaplan |September 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He is the author of three novels as well as a book on fly-fishing and has edited works by Mark Twain, Jack London and Zane Grey.

Just the Fact: Hemingway's Hand Grenades |Terry Mort |September 2, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
Finally, fly-fishing may be considered one of the best of sports, because it can be followed late in life.

Red Palmer: A Practical Treatise on Fly Fishing |James Tayler
In fly-fishing keep as far from the water as possible, especially if fishing for trout.

Every Boy's Book: A Complete Encyclopdia of Sports and Amusements |Various

In the Northern States and Canada both bait- and fly-fishing are at their best during late summer and the fall months.

Favorite Fish and Fishing |James Alexander Henshall
To miss “the take” was to waste the day, at least in fly-fishing.

Angling Sketches |Andrew Lang
The late afternoon hours are to be preferred for fly-fishing.

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British Dictionary definitions for fly-fishing

fly-fish

verb

(intr) angling to fish using artificial flies as lures See dry fly, wet fly

Derived forms of fly-fish

fly-fisher, noun fly-fishing, noun

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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fly-fishing

noun

Origin of fly-fishing

Words nearby fly-fishing

Definition for fly-fishing (2 of 2)

verb (used without object) Angling.

Origin of fly-fish

Example sentences from the Web for fly-fishing

British Dictionary definitions for fly-fishing

verb

Derived forms of fly-fish

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

fly-fishing

noun

Origin of fly-fishing

Words nearby fly-fishing

Definition for fly-fishing (2 of 2)

verb (used without object) Angling.

Origin of fly-fish

Words related to fly-fishing

Example sentences from the Web for fly-fishing

British Dictionary definitions for fly-fishing

verb

Derived forms of fly-fish