plural anglers
1
: a person who catches fish with a hook and fishing line : someone who angles (see angle entry 3 sense 1)
Catching striped bass isn't especially difficult for properly equipped anglers.—
Buddy Mays
Buddy MaysThe hunt is on … for that special fish that will land some lucky angler in the record book.—The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News
The Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News2
: anglerfish
… contestants will be asked to cook a hot dish of angler or monkfish with vegetables for 15 diners; angler is a fish known for its unattractive appearance.—Estefany Maya
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The south side of the lake in this secluded wildlife area is almost completely forested, while the north side provides good bank access for anglers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
In clear water, mahi can be leader shy, especially if they’re frequently fished to by other anglers.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
The find stemmed from a July tip from anglers who spotted jumping fish at the Dells Dam on the lower Chippewa River in Eau Claire, according to a DNR news release.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Still, it was followed up with a campaign engagement and came on the heels of a recent campaign announcement revealing a new voting coalition of hunters, anglers, and gun owners.
—Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
In clear water, mahi can be leader shy, especially if they’re frequently fished to by other anglers.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
The find stemmed from a July tip from anglers who spotted jumping fish at the Dells Dam on the lower Chippewa River in Eau Claire, according to a DNR news release.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Still, it was followed up with a campaign engagement and came on the heels of a recent campaign announcement revealing a new voting coalition of hunters, anglers, and gun owners.
—Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Angler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angler. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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angler
noun
an·gler
ˈaŋ-glər 
1
: a person who fishes with hook and line especially for pleasure
2
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