fish pole

noun

Origin of fish pole

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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I answered “Yes,” and, shouldering my fish-pole, started off across-lots.
Illustrated Science for Boys and Girls
Anonymous
A fish-pole is a great help in learning that necessary lesson.
The Spring of the Year
Dallas Lore Sharp
Bob explained why they took the boat, and paid the rental for it, and for the fish-pole.
Boy Scouts in Glacier Park
Walter Prichard Eaton
Well take a fish-pole and a boat from the boat-house and catch a breakfast!
Boy Scouts in Glacier Park
Walter Prichard Eaton
He carried a fish-pole in one hand, a navy-blue cap in the other.
The Cinder Pond
Carroll Watson Rankin