fly-fishing
noun
fly-fish·ing
ˈflī-ˌfi-shiŋ 
variants
or fly fishing
: a method of fishing in which an artificial fly is cast by use of a fly rod, a reel, and a relatively heavy treated line
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In the same building, shoppers will find Trail Mix, which features quirky apparel, jewelry, and gifts catering to those with an appreciation for all things outdoors, and Fish Tales Outfitters, the local fly-fishing store.
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Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Charmed, Carlson proceeded to rhapsodize about fly-fishing.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Other stills show Russell with Fox fly-fishing in a stream in Montana.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Their house had a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the couple enjoyed the outdoorsy surroundings, with hiking, kayaking and fly-fishing.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Charmed, Carlson proceeded to rhapsodize about fly-fishing.
—Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
Other stills show Russell with Fox fly-fishing in a stream in Montana.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Their house had a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the couple enjoyed the outdoorsy surroundings, with hiking, kayaking and fly-fishing.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fly-fishing
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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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