fly-fishing

noun

fly-fish·​ing ˈflī-ˌfi-shiŋ How to pronounce fly-fishing (audio)
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
fly-fish
ˈflī-ˌfish How to pronounce fly-fishing (audio)
intransitive verb
or fly fish

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There, a fleet of boats awaits, offering yacht charters and fly-fishing excursions. — Air Mail, 2 May 2026 Make sure to check the event calendar ahead of time, as the resort features things like fly-fishing, live music, shooting, a food and wine tour, among others. — Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 The staff is simply some of the best and brightest in their field, whether their field is fitness instruction, nutritional consulting, fly-fishing, or nature guiding. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Try falconry, fly-fishing camps, rock climbing, zip-line courses, hiking, biking and whitewater rafting without leaving the grounds. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly-fishing

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fly-fishing was in 1653

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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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