fisherman
Definition
A person who catches fish for a living or as a sport.
A person who uses specialized equipment to extract aquatic life from bodies of water.
In competitive contexts, someone whose integrity regarding the weight of their catch is occasionally tested by lead weights and common sense.
Examples
The ambitious fisherman managed to reel in a bass so heavy it defied the laws of physics, at least until the tournament officials found the lead weights stuffed inside.
Being a professional fisherman requires immense patience, precision, and an impressive ability to convince people that the one you caught was significantly larger than the one you show in photos.
While most fishermen rely on sonar and skill, others prefer the more direct approach of bringing their own tackle and a pound of lead to the weigh-in station.