rod and reel

Casting equipment pair

A rod and reel is fishing tackle—the flexible pole and the spool mechanism that holds and retrieves the line, treated as a unit: He grabbed his rod and reel and headed to the lake.

The phrase often appears in discussions of recreational fishing gear and licensing: The state requires a rod and reel license for freshwater fishing.

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rod, reel

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G