fly-fishing
noun
fly-fish·ing
ˈflī-ˌfi-shiŋ 
variants
or fly fishing
: a method of fishing in which an artificial fly is cast by use of a fly rod, a reel, and a relatively heavy oiled or treated line
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Drawing upon her deep knowledge of Iceland, Nicol pulled out all the stops for an active family of five: overland camping in the highlands; a helicopter tour of an active volcano; fly-fishing at a remote lodge; and four nights at the luxurious Deplar Farm.
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Some of my favorite activities are hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, skiing, camping, backpacking, off-roading, and paddleboarding.
—Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
Book a fly-fishing guide and experience on the Gallatin River.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
Nearby, residents and guests can try their hands at all manner of outdoor activities, including fly-fishing, rafting, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Some of my favorite activities are hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, skiing, camping, backpacking, off-roading, and paddleboarding.
—Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
Book a fly-fishing guide and experience on the Gallatin River.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
Nearby, residents and guests can try their hands at all manner of outdoor activities, including fly-fishing, rafting, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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