torch-fishing

Definition
  1. Noun (uncountable):
    • The practice of fishing at night using a bright light (such as a torch or lantern) to attract fish, making them easier to catch by hand, spear, or net. This method typically involves using fire or artificial light to lure fish to the surface.
Usage Examples
  • (The practice of using light to catch fish.)
  • (The activity's ecological consequences.)
  • (A specific technique passed down through generations.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to go torch-fishing": to engage in this specific fishing activity.

    • They went torch-fishing last night and caught several large mullet. (They used light to attract and catch fish.)

  • "torch-fishing expedition": a trip or outing dedicated to this method.

    • The torch-fishing expedition was a success, yielding a good haul. (A planned attempt to fish using light.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Torch-fisher (n): a person who engages in torch-fishing.

    • The torch-fisher carried a powerful LED lamp. (The individual using light to fish.)

  • Torch-fish (n): a fish that is caught using this method (rare, often used in specific contexts).

    • The torch-fish were abundant near the coral reef. (Fish attracted to light.)
Synonyms
  • Light fishing: fishing by using artificial light to attract fish.
  • Jacklighting: a similar technique, often used for hunting or fishing at night with a light.
  • Night fishing with light: a descriptive phrase for the same activity.
Related Idioms
  • "Fishing by torchlight": an idiomatic expression referring to the same practice, emphasizing the use of a handheld light source.
    • Fishing by torchlight is a serene but demanding skill. (The method of using a torch for fishing.)
Notes
  • This term is a compound noun formed from "torch" (a portable light source) and "fishing" (the activity of catching fish). It is not a verb or an adjective.