fishing rod

a long, slender, cylindrical, flexible rod usually made of bamboo, steel, or fiberglass, for use with a reel and line in catching fish.

Compare fly rod.

Origin of fishing rod

First recorded in 1545–55

Over the fishing-rod hung a piece of tapestry, about a yard in width, and longer than that.

Wilfrid Cumbermede |George MacDonald
I was not sent to Sunday-school, but was allowed to spend the day as I saw fit, provided I did not carry a gun or a fishing-rod.

Our Friend John Burroughs |Clara Barrus
But just then along came that resourceful old gentleman, Mr. Sloane, with fishing-rod and a can of bait.

Winona of the Camp Fire |Margaret Widdemer
He took his fishing-rod, and put the thinner joints together, and laid them on the bed.

Put Yourself in His Place |Charles Reade

You should have seen Karsten with the fishing-rod and with the kerchief on his head.

What Happened to Inger Johanne |Dikken Zwilgmeyer

fishing rod

a long tapered flexible pole, often in jointed sections, for use with a fishing line and, usually, a reel