fish pole

American  

noun

1. fishing pole.

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Etymology

Origin of fish pole

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

I usually could find things: a fish line, or a forgotten fish pole.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

Before long he heard a sprightly whistle, and a barefooted boy, carrying a tin pail, and with a fish pole over his shoulder, appeared round a curve in the road.

From The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code by Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)

And betimes, if I should iver break me old cane fish pole, I could take this down to the river, and there, the books call it 'whipping the water.'

From At the Foot of the Rainbow by Stratton-Porter, Gene

One of the Indians has in his hand a long, stiff rod about the size of a bamboo fish pole.

From Winter Adventures of Three Boys by Laughlin, J. E.

This fish pole arrangement of twine and stick is handed to the first man on each team.

From School, Church, and Home Games by Draper, George Orrin