tight lines
Fishing good wishes
Tight lines is a traditional well-wishing expression among anglers, equivalent to "good luck" when fishing.
The phrase refers to a fishing line pulled taut by a hooked fish—the desired outcome of any fishing trip: Heading out early tomorrow. Tight lines!
Often used as a greeting or farewell between fishers.
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- fly fishingCatching fish with imitation insects
- anglerOne who casts lines
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
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