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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For outdoor aficionados, members enjoy equestrian adventures and fly-fishing excursions.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1856 by Charles F. Orvis, the chain began as a fly-fishing equipment store before expanding into sportswear, fine gifts, home furnishings, luggage and travel accessories, according to its website.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Over the years the Perkins family opened the world’s first fly-fishing school in Manchester, followed by a wing shooting school several years later.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Kids 5 to 13, for instance, can strap on a pair during Blizzard Buddies day camp, while anglers can use them to access the north fork of the Gallatin River for year-round fly-fishing without the crowds.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1856 by Charles F. Orvis, the chain began as a fly-fishing equipment store before expanding into sportswear, fine gifts, home furnishings, luggage and travel accessories, according to its website.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Over the years the Perkins family opened the world’s first fly-fishing school in Manchester, followed by a wing shooting school several years later.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Kids 5 to 13, for instance, can strap on a pair during Blizzard Buddies day camp, while anglers can use them to access the north fork of the Gallatin River for year-round fly-fishing without the crowds.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Fly-fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-fishing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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