fly casting

noun

, Angling.

1. the act or technique of casting with an artificial fly as the lure, the rod used being longer and more flexible than that used in bait casting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fly casting¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Namely, being a print version of your father, offering up bourbon-breathed tutorials on the arts of tie knotting, fly casting, and skirt chasing.

From New York Times

In the five years since Maxine began fly casting — which she describes as “fly-fishing without the fish” — she has become the sport’s youngest champion.

From Seattle Times

There is no clear path for fly casting superstars the way there is for other sports.

From New York Times

Bean, field dog demonstrations, an archery range, shooting clays, backyard bass casting, fly casting, fly tying, a portable sawmill and an electric vehicle.

From Washington Times

Bean owns woodland that is used for snow-sport classes, sport shooting, archery and fly casting.

From Washington Post