How to Use "Fishing" with Example Sentences

fishing (n): the sports or activity of catching fish

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Used with adjectives:

"The area is known for good fishing."
(good, deep-sea, drift net, saltwater)

"He went salmon fishing last weekend."
(salmon, trout, shark)

"He has a recreational fishing license."
(recreational, commercial, industrial)

"They were fined for illegal fishing."
(illegal)

Used with verbs:

"He goes fishing all the time."
(goes)

Used with nouns:

"I need some new fishing gear."
(gear, tackle, equipment, rods, lines, reels)

"He bought a new fishing boat."
(boat)

"He works in a fishing port."
(port, harbor, town, village)

"We're trying to find a good fishing spot."
(spot, area)

"He met his fishing quota."
(quota, limit)

"There is a fishing ban near the dam."
(ban)

"He needs to renew his fishing license."
(license)

"He is gone on a fishing trip."
(trip, expedition)

"He teaches fly fishing techniques."
(techniques, methods)