spin fishing

noun

1. spinning ( def 3 ).

Other Words From

• spin fisherman noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spin fishing¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

According to Nguyen-Chung, fly-fishing takes longer to learn because there is more to it than spin fishing, so this summer could be prime time to pick up a new skill.

From Washington Post

It’s considered a more difficult, even challenging way to catch fish, and requires different equipment and casting techniques than regular spin fishing.

From Washington Times

President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin went for a walk on the river bank in the Astrakhan region in southern Russia, did some spin fishing and then set off for a boat trip to take underwater pictures.

From Reuters

Both fly and spin fishing are available.

From Time Magazine Archive

You can also try your hand at surf casting, spin fishing, spear fishing and fresh water fishing.

From Project Gutenberg