Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of artificial fishing fly designed to sink below the water's surface: A "wet fly" is an artificial fly used in angling that is tied with materials and often a shape intended to be fished submerged in the water, imitating drowned insects, emerging nymphs, or other subsurface prey.

Usage

• The term "wet fly" is used to describe the fly itself and to specify a method of fly fishing. It is typically contrasted with a "dry fly," which floats on the surface.
• Example: "He decided to use a wet fly to target the trout feeding below."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The angler's box contained an assortment of wet flies for different conditions.
  • When the fish aren't rising, switching to a wet fly can be more effective.

Advanced Usage

• "To fish a wet fly": This phrase describes the action of using this type of fly in the angling technique.
  • He prefers to fish a wet fly downstream with a swinging presentation.

Variants and Related Words

• Dry fly (n): The direct counterpart; an artificial fly designed to float on the water's surface.
• Nymph (n): A type of wet fly that specifically imitates the immature, underwater stage of an insect.
• Streamer (n): A type of wet fly that imitates small baitfish or leeches.

Synonyms

• Subsurface fly: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its fished position.
• Sunk fly: A less common term with the same meaning.

Related Phrases

• Wet fly fishing: The technique or practice of fishing with wet flies.
  • Wet fly fishing is a traditional and productive method.

Notes

• The "wet" in "wet fly" refers to its intended state of being fished in the water, as opposed to a "dry" fly on the surface. It is a standard term in the lexicon of fly fishing.

Noun

1. fisherman's fly that floats under the surface of the water