fly fisherman

noun

: an angler who uses the technique of fly-fishing

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Hot Water Music was co-founded by guitarist and singer, Chuck Ragan, who is also a passionate fly fisherman. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 20 Oct. 2024 Because in a town like Victor, every fly fisherman is a junkie, every tier a supplier, and word gets around about who has the best dope. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024 While the likelihood of catching a salmon was something akin to dancing with Emma Watson, Moir uses my time on the water to teach me the finer points of casting the two- handed spey rod, an extended version of the typical one- handed fly rod used by most American fly fishermen. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 The Kennebec River is a beloved destination for fly fishermen. Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fly fisherman 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fly fisherman was in 1886

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“Fly fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20fisherman. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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