Examples of spin fishing in a Sentence
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In spin fishing, the weight of the lure carries the line out to the water.
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Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
The Expo on the Rocky River will have top speakers from the Great Lakes area making informative presentations covering fly and spey fishing, fly tying, spin fishing and center pin float fishing.
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D'arcy Egan,
cleveland,
25 Aug. 2022
Fly tackle is ideal but spin fishing works and may be the choice for shore fishing.
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Bill May,
baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll,
1 May 2021
Fly-fishing is only a fraction as popular as spin fishing, its more accessible cousin.
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Darrell Hartman,
WSJ,
6 Oct. 2020
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.
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Washington Post,
7 July 2020
This guide specifically covers spin fishing, which uses a rod with a spinning reel and lures or live bait to attract fish.
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Amanda Monthei,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2019
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Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
The Expo on the Rocky River will have top speakers from the Great Lakes area making informative presentations covering fly and spey fishing, fly tying, spin fishing and center pin float fishing.
—
D'arcy Egan,
cleveland,
25 Aug. 2022
Fly tackle is ideal but spin fishing works and may be the choice for shore fishing.
—
Bill May,
baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll,
1 May 2021
Fly-fishing is only a fraction as popular as spin fishing, its more accessible cousin.
—
Darrell Hartman,
WSJ,
6 Oct. 2020
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.
—
Washington Post,
7 July 2020
This guide specifically covers spin fishing, which uses a rod with a spinning reel and lures or live bait to attract fish.
—
Amanda Monthei,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2019
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“Spin fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spin%20fishing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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