fly rod

noun

: a light springy fishing rod used in fly casting
flyrodder
ˈflī-ˌrä-dər How to pronounce fly rod (audio)
noun

Examples of fly rod in a Sentence

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What about your fly rod display racks? — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 The pair would then make their way to the nearest trout stream, fly rods in hand, and wait for the sun to come up. — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025 On a day when the tuna bite explodes, some of Stanczyk’s anglers turn to 10-weight fly rods and flies tied to resemble pilchards. — Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 The perfect fly rod for you depends on your experience and personal preferences. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fly rod

Word History

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fly rod was in 1684

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“Fly rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20rod. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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