fishing rod

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Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Estimated to fetch up to $500,000, it is being offered alongside Quint's Fenwick fishing rod and reel, which featured during the film's early shark encounter scenes.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“Not too quick,” Isaiah murmurs as Mack cranks the fishing rod.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

The Twins honored him with a donation to his foundation, a custom fishing rod, No. 24-branded fishing hat, a tackle box and a commemorative hockey stick.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

She remembered, on the witness stand, that Carl junior had returned that evening with a bamboo fishing rod.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson