What is a fishing rod?

A fishing rod or a fishing pole is used to catch fish, usually for the sport of angling. A length of fishing line is attached to a long, flexible rod or pole: one end terminates in a hook for catching the fish. Fishing rods go back to ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome and medieval England, where they were called "angles" (hence the term "angling" as a synonym for fishing).Prior to widespread availability of synthetic materials, such as fiberglass and graphite composites, fishing rods were typically made from split Tonkin bamboo. The type of fishing line you would use on a fishing rod depends on the flexibility of the rod itself. Their are 8 different kinds of rods that are used today and they are: Bass Rods: for bass fishing; Spin or Bait caster Rods:designed to hold a spin casting reel, which are normally mounted above the handle; Ultra Light Rods: used for smaller species of fish; Ice Rods: used for Ice Fishing; Sea Rods: used for big fish in the ocean; Surf Rods: its a kind of Sea Rod for Surf Fishing; Trolling Rods: used for troll fishing and Telescopic Rods: designed to collapse down to a short distance and open to a long rod. Need anymore info on fishing rods, comment.