Definition

1. Noun:
   • The sport or activity of fishing with a hook, line, and usually a rod: "Angling" specifically refers to the method of catching fish using a baited hook attached to a line, often with a rod and reel. It emphasizes skill and technique over other forms of fishing.

Usage

• Angling is typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the activity or sport in general.
• It is a formal and specific term, distinguishing this method from commercial fishing or net fishing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He enjoys the peace and quiet of angling on the lake at dawn.
  • Angling requires patience and knowledge of fish behavior.
  • The club promotes sustainable angling practices.

Advanced Usage

• "To go angling": to go out to fish with a rod and line.
  • They went angling for trout in the mountain stream.

Variants and Related Words

• Angle (verb): to fish with a hook and line.
  • He angled for carp all afternoon.
• Angler (noun): a person who fishes with a hook and line.
  • The experienced angler caught a record-breaking fish.

Synonyms

• Fishing: (a broader term that includes all methods of catching fish)
• Rod fishing: (specifies the use of a rod)

Related Phrases

• Fly angling / Fly-fishing: a specific type of angling using an artificial fly as bait.
  • Fly angling is particularly popular for catching salmon and trout.

Noun

1. fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)