fishing pole

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fish′ing pole`

a long, slender rod with a line and hook at one end for use in catching fish.

[1785–95, Amer.]

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fishing pole - a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line

fishing rod

fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, tackle, rig - gear used in fishing

fly rod - a long flexible fishing rod used in fly fishing

reel - winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod

rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood

spinning rod - a fishing rod designed for casting a spinning lure

stock - the handle end of some implements or tools; "he grabbed the cue by the stock"

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He has angled for small fish using hand lines (no fishing pole, only hooks and bait), and he has sought to catch huge blue marlin with a rod and reel holding more than a mile of fishing line.

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When he told his 10-year-old fishing partner to "be at the dock at 7:30 a.m.," and I arrived at 7:35, I would be left holding my fishing pole in one hand and waving bon voyage with the other.

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A possession I will have forever is my fishing pole. I caught lots of fish on it.