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Definition of fly fishing noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fly fishing

noun
 
/ˈflaɪ fɪʃɪŋ/
 
/ˈflaɪ fɪʃɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the sport of fishing in a river or lake using an artificial fly at the end of the line to attract and catch the fish
    CultureThe flies float on, or move just under, the surface of the water instead of sinking like worms, and are attractive to salmon and trout. Fly fishing requires a lot of skill.
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