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nightfishing
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the practice of fishing at night with the aid of a jacklight (def. 1) or other source of light to attract the fish.
See: jacklight ((n.))(def.1)
Quotations
1832
The method . . . usually preferred is night-fishing, which is effected thus: Two sportsmen take their stations in a light skiff, one at the bow, with a spear in hand, the other at the stern.
1900
And when I had been out late on the lake, night-fishing . . . I would listen with childish anticipation for Killooleet's welcome as I approached the landing.