fishing pole

NOUN

rod used with line to hook fish

Synonyms

WEAK

bait-casting rod boat rod casting rod fiberglass rod fish pole fishing rod fly rod jigging rod muskie rod popping rod rod spinning rod surf rod

Example Sentences

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The standard model can be modified with options to tilt the seat, recline the back and elevate the legs, as well as to add holders for a fishing pole, a drink and an umbrella.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023

And sometimes you put a couple of different premises on your fishing pole and see what it drags in.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023

Last year, Samp’s father packed up his fishing pole and piloted a track chair to Center Lake in Custer State Park.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2022

All wisecracking and kibitzing cease and everyone’s attention turns to the fishing pole arching over against the weight of a fish tugging the line taut.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022

All the while, Spoon Man quietly meandered through the crowd, selling a frying pan, a box of buttons, a kerosene lamp, and a fishing pole.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper