fly rod

noun

: a light springy fishing rod used in fly casting
flyrodder noun

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Larger members of the minnow family, such as creek chub, can be caught on small dry flies or nymphs with a 3-weight fly rod and size 14 Humpy and Woolly Worm patterns. Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026 What about your fly rod display racks? Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 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 Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life. Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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