How long of a fishing pole do you need?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, no one knows the exact date the fishing pole or fishing rod was invented. The fishing pole has been used, according to some sources, since 2000 BC. Fishing rods were used in ancient China, Egypt, and Greece. When early man first began hunting for food, the spear, arrowhead, and fishing pool were among the first tools created.

Answer 2

A fishing rod can get to about to 10 feet long or longer.

ANS 2 - Depends what you are fishing for. -People I know fishing i=in local rivres seem to mostly use rods about 6-7 feet long. - On fishing boats here they use rods up to 10-12 feet to fish salmon.

Answer 3

It depends on what species you are after.

For fishing for large Saltwater Fish in the surf, an eight to nine foot rod works best.

For smaller species in surf, six to seven feet.

For largemouth bass, six and a half to seven feet is best.

If one is using a simple pole for panfish (no reel), the pole should be anywhere from eight to nine feet.

Many anglers use an even longer telescoping pole for crappie, up to eleven feet.

Answer 4

depends... u could get 1 for $20 or for $200

Answer 5

the first fishing pole was created so long ago,it is unknown.

Answer 6

No one knows when fishing poles were invented. Historians do know that the Egyptians used fishing poles in 2000 BC, but it's possible they were around before then in one form or another.

Answer 7

Most if the time a 6' rod is perfect.