fishback

/ˈfɪʃbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A fisherman who fishes from a boat for a short distance from shore, especially to catch fish that have been driven into shallow water by fishermen on foot.

“The fishback’s technique allowed him to catch more fish than the waders.”

Synonyms

  • shore fisherman
  • wader

Antonyms

  • angler
  • deep-sea fisherman