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Even spinning rods and reels will fit in the Spey locker.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
When the gator came up a second time Sasser’s dad, Marty, and her friend Justin Pettway cast out two heavy treble hooks with their spinning rods and snagged it.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024
Walleye Gear Tips Think Light Tackle and Line Most walleye fishing is done with a spinning rod and spinning reel.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 June 2024
In smaller rivers, as an example, a shorter, light spinning rod might make the most sense.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
What’s the difference between a spinning rod and a casting rod?
Spinning rods have guides that face down, while casting rods have guides that face up.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Given that the average Atlantic sail will weight 50 to 80 pounds, they can be fought on lighter spinning rods instead of the cumbersome tackle often employed by marlin anglers.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 9 Nov. 2023
The rod butt is adjustable to fit any size baitcasting or spinning rod.
—Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
The best fishing rod option that’s effective in many situations and scenarios is arguably a spinning rod.
—Rob McDonald, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
1870, in the meaning defined above
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“Spinning rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinning%20rod. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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