Angling

ANGLING an'-gling:

Angling, i.e. fishing with a hook or angle, was little known among the ancients. The fish were chiefly taken by casting nets, etc. (see Matthew 13:47). Compare e.g. "Then did Deucalion first the art invent of angling" (Davors, Secret of Angling, I). See NET.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'ANGLING'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.