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fly book

American  

noun

Angling.
  1. a booklike case for artificial flies.


Etymology

Origin of fly book

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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As long as I have my rods and my fly book," said Sir Gilbert, "I shall be able to get along.

From The Simpkins Plot by Birmingham, George A.

But an over-plethoric fly book in the possession of a stranger will, with the knowing, place the angling ability of the owner under suspicion.

From Fly Fishing in Wonderland by Klahowya

He came back to camp, got your fly book, cut him a willow pole, and started off down stream to beat you fishing.

From Buffalo Roost by Cheley, F. H.

The fly book should contain a varied assortment to meet these conditions.

From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.

Mr. Allen dressed quietly but quickly, unbuckled his fishing rod from his pack, glanced through his fly book, selected one here and there, then prepared to slip out of camp without waking any one.

From Buffalo Roost by Cheley, F. H.