boat rod

A heavy-action boat rod matched with a powerful reel will get the point across.

To pry big blackfish away from their rocky homes, the author relies on a heavy boat rod with a stout butt section and a powerful reel.

I use a sturdy boat rod and high-speed reel to hoist a brace of sea bass from the deep.

I prefer to use a three-hook rig and a medium-heavy boat rod.