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sportfishing

DEFINITIONS OF: sportfishing

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n the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

Synonyms:
fishing
Types:
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angling
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
cast, casting
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
fly-fishing
angling with an artificial fly as a lure
troll, trolling
angling by drawing a baited line through the water
bait casting
the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait
fly casting
casting an artificial fly as a lure
overcast
a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
surf casting, surf fishing
casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you
Type of:
field sport, outdoor sport
a sport that is played outdoors
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