fly-fish

American  

[flahy-fish] / ˈflaɪˌfɪʃ /

verb (used without object)

Angling.

1. to fish with artificial flies as bait.

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fly-fish British  

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• fly-fisher noun
• fly-fishing noun

Etymology

Origin of fly-fish

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Learning to fly-fish, he added, is a lifelong sport to master, and the industry is actively encouraging women to fish.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2019

Since I typically fly-fish in mountain rivers, the public park brought surprises, including unusually easy access to bathrooms.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2017

The property already had a house, but Mr. Nutt, 71, who likes to bow hunt and fly-fish, wanted something more rustic for his CloverCrest Ranch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2016

The two, both already married and divorced twice, started to date, going on trips together to ride horses and fly-fish.

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2015

Earl O'Neil grants permission to gentlemen to fly-fish in the demesne of Shane's Castle, by sending a note from the inn at Randalstown, to the Steward.

From Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c. Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout Flies by Blacker, William