fish for

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After tracking each fish for its entire life, the team grouped them by lifespan and then looked back to identify when behavioral differences first appeared.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

He said Beckstrom loved to hunt and fish for bass and bluegill and ride four-wheelers on trails through the mountains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

The agency says anglers in England and Wales aged 13 or over must have a rod fishing licence to fish for freshwater species and can be fined if they do not have one.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Since they’re right by the river, in between church services, they also learn how to kayak and fish for bass.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

For Kelly J., I would also put out traps for mice, and catch fish for food.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri