What is another word for fishing?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪʃɪŋ] (IPA)

Fishing is a fun and rewarding outdoor activity enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. There are many synonyms for fishing, including angling, trawling, netting, seining, casting, and fly fishing. Angling involves using a fishing rod and bait to catch fish, while trawling involves dragging a net through the water. Netting and seining involve using a large net to catch fish, while casting involves using a lure to attract fish. Fly fishing involves using a specially designed rod, reel, and fly to catch fish. No matter which synonym for fishing you prefer, there is no denying the thrill of the catch.

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Usage examples for Fishing

Had we seen these men asking leave of absence two or three times a month to go and look after the fishing, even though they promised to overtake their Master somewhere on the road, we should scarcely have recognised them as His followers.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
The man I am going to marry, whose name is Martin Collingwood, is engaged in pearl-fishing in the seas south of Manila.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee
I stood alone, gazing back upon the picturesque fishing village with a tender throb at my heart, for it was the last village of my country which I might see for years, or perhaps ever.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Fishing

  • Hunting, fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment. Cares I knew not, and cared naught about them.
    John James Audubon
  • One fifth of human kind depend on fish to live. Today now 70 percent of the fish stock are over-exploited. According to FAO if we don't change our system of fishing the main sea resources will be gone in 2050. We don't want to believe what we know.
    Yann Arthus-Bertrand
  • Monofilament is what you use to go fishing. The line on your fishing rod is probably going to be black. You get to the end of the line and you tie on this clear plastic, thin thread called monofilament.
    John Badham
  • I hate fishing, and I can't imagine why anyone would want to hike when you can get in the car and drive.
    Joseph Barbera
  • One guy that I wish was here right now, Ted Williams, helped me so much, our long talks, not about hitting but about fishing, one of Ted's passions, and I wish he was here today to share this with me because I owe so much to Ted Williams.
    Wade Boggs

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