Fishing rods have been around for centuries now. There is no definite date that suggests it's invention. Centuries ago a stick was used to fish, later these bits of sticks were tapered, turned and joined. They were always made from wood. Often these bits of sticks bend during fishing due to the weight of the fish, and remained that way. In the 18th century a new wood from India called bamboo was discovered. This new wood was not heavy, nor did it break and the best part was that it sprang back i ...Continue Reading