fly fisherman

collocation in English

meaningsofflyandfisherman

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fly
noun[C]
uk
/flaɪ/us
/flaɪ/
a small insect with ...
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fisherman
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪʃ.ə.mən/us
/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.mən/
someone who catches fish, especially as ...
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(Definition offlyandfishermanfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He is a doughty proponent and, judging from his questions this afternoon, a diligent and experiencedflyfisherman.
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Dietsch is also known globally as an acclaimedflyfishermanand instructor.
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Avidflyfishermanand fly tier since he was 10 years old.
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Chouinard is also a surfer, kayaker, falconer andflyfisherman, particularly fond of "tenkara" fly-fishing.
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The insects, which the fish feed on, attract localflyfishermanwho use imitation flies to catch the feeding fish.
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Swiegers also plays golf, is aflyfishermanand oenophile.
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He was an activeflyfishermanand played tennis and golf.
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It is thought that he chose this coding because he was a keenflyfisherman.
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It is known among fisherman, especiallyflyfisherman.
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He was an avid duck hunter andflyfishermanand taught many people these skills.
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Although artificial lures are allowed in some waters, most anglers, especially in the rivers and streams areflyfisherman.
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Often aflyfishermancan be seen fishing the river.
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He is an avidflyfisherman.
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He is also an avidflyfisherman.
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He was also an expertflyfisherman.
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Alexander was also an artist who loved painting landscapes, avidflyfisherman, community leader and an adventurer who climbed many mountains and loved the outdoors.
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Ben is a goodflyfisherman.
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Fly fishermen do not always eat the fish that they catch.
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