wet fly

noun

Angling.

1. an artificial fly designed for use underwater.

wet fly

noun

1. angling Compare dry fly

   1. an artificial fly designed to float or ride below the water surface

   2. ( as modifier )

      wet-fly fishing

Word History and Origins

Origin of wet fly¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

“I want her to do a lot of the old-fashioned winged wet flies,” David said.

From Washington Times

The soft hackle makes it a wet fly; you fish it beneath the surface.

From The New Yorker

A standard, five-weight rod is all you need, along with basic dry and wet flies.

From Seattle Times

He was wearing a red rain slicker and a canvas fishing hat pinned with wet flies and nymphs.

From Literature

“Whether you’re fishing a skating fly or a wet fly, you want to keep it moving, as the salmon like it fast,” Mamaev, the head guide, said.

From New York Times