He told a ridiculous fish story about a swarm of giant mosquitoes.
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No matter the challenges still associated with the region, my family is drawn to its trees, trails, creeks, fish stories, tales of gold, and more.—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 Share your fish stories, adventures and questions with him at tightlinesboise@gmail.com, or visit www.tightlines208.com for the latest local fishing reports and upcoming class offerings.—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2024 What crazy fish stories await you on the ice this winter?—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2024 Entries for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's annual fish story contest are now being accepted.—Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for fish story
Word History
Etymology
from the traditional exaggeration by fishermen of the size of fish almost caught
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