fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
"He spent his weekend angling by the river, patiently waiting for a trout to bite the bait on his line."
A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.
"After hours of angling by the lake, he finally reeled in a large bass to celebrate his birthday."
present participle of angle
"He was angling his body to get a better view over the crowd."