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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After treading water with no flotation device for five hours, Ho found a broken fishing pole and tied his shirt to it to try to flag down a passing boat, police said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

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

A coach in a gray sweater held what looks like a fishing pole attached to a harness worn by a young skater who attempted a triple-toe loop.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2022

But as I scrambled to my feet, the fishing pole got wedged somehow between the rail and crosstie.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns