noun
- the act or process of placing fish in a creel (a basket or container used by anglers)
Usage: fishing
verb
- present participle of creel; to put fish into a creel
Usage: fishing
Examples
- The angler was creeling his catch as the sun began to set.
- Creeling the trout carefully kept them fresh for the evening meal.
- After hours of fishing, he finished creeling the last of his fish.
- The guide showed the beginner the proper technique for creeling without damaging the catch.