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dry fly
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dry fly
n.
An artificial fly used in fishing that floats on the surface of the water when cast.
dry fly
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Angling) Angling
a.  an artificial fly designed and prepared to be floated or skimmed on the surface of the water
b.  (as modifier) dry-fly fishing Compare wet fly
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Noun1.dry fly - a fly (fisherman's lure) that skims the surface of the water
fly - fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect
wet fly - fisherman's fly that floats under the surface of the water


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