fishing pole(n = noun.artifact) fishing rod - a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line;
is a kind of rod
has parts: reel, stock
is a member of fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle
has particulars: fly rod, spinning rod

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