Fake fishing

The act of pretending to fish without a pole or supplies

I was at the river and I didn't want to look dumb so I pretended to reel in a fish, it's called fake fishing.

Fake Fishing

The act of pretending to fish to not look dumb in front of others. One does not need a fishing pole, bait, etc. to fake fish.

Friend 1:Dude I was at the river alone and I didn't want to look dumb in front of others so I started to fake fish and pretended I was reeling in a fish.

Friend 2 : Isnt that more dumb than being alone ?

Friend 1: no it's called fake fishing