fly fisherman

noun

: an angler who uses the technique of fly-fishing

Examples of fly fisherman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Also a longtime fly fisherman, Derrick Hicks was about to leave the river after a slow day near the bridge. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025 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 Also a longtime fly fisherman, Derrick Hicks was about to leave the river after a slow day near the bridge. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for fly fisherman

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fly fisherman was in 1886

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Fly fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20fisherman. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on fly fisherman

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!