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fly-fishing

[flahy-fish-ing] / ˈflaɪˌfɪʃ ɪŋ /


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But although New York life made him wealthy enough to afford a car in Manhattan, he’d rather spend his days fly fishing in the river — the Madison, in Montana.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Montana is well known for luring visitors with outdoor activities such as fly fishing and hiking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 3, 2025

Those hobbies include fly fishing, skiing, yoga, and meditation.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

He takes comfort in a different kind of nature, particularly when he's indulging in one of his favourite hobbies - fly fishing.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

“Talk about fly fishing. Did you ever hear of fly fishing for crocodiles?”

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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