fly fish
/ˈflaɪˌfɪʃ/
verb
- To fish using an artificial fly as bait, typically by casting a lightweight lure with a special rod and line.
- Every summer, my grandfather and I fly-fish for trout in the mountain streams.
- Many people travel to New Zealand specifically to fly-fish in its clear rivers.
- She learned to fly-fish from a guide during her vacation in Montana.
Synonyms
noun
- The activity or sport of fishing with an artificial fly.
- Fly-fish requires patience and skill to cast the line properly.
- The local club offers lessons in fly-fish for beginners.
- He wrote a book about the history of fly-fish in North America.