noun
Refers to a person who fishes with a rod and line, often as a hobby. The English loanword is used in Japanese contexts such as fishing magazines, brands, and event names.
彼は熱心なアングラーで、週末はいつも釣りに行く。
He is an avid angler and goes fishing every weekend.
釣り師 is a native Japanese word for a fisherman or angler, often with a traditional or skilled nuance, while アングラー is a modern loanword emphasizing recreational fishing.
Borrowed from English 'angler'.