Fishing Pole Innovations

By CameronVillani

  • First Evidence of Fishing (40,000 BC)

    First Evidence of Fishing (40,000 BC)
    This is important because it tells us how far back the act of fishing dates back to.

  • First Calcutta Cane Fishing Rod Created (1846)

    First Calcutta Cane Fishing Rod Created (1846)
    This is relecant because it represents the first semi-modern advancement to the prehistoric fishing rods.

  • First Free Spool (Baitcasting) Real Created (1870)

    First Free Spool (Baitcasting) Real Created (1870)
    This was the first advancement and creation of a common reel type. It was advanced later throughout history but this was what started it all.

  • First All Steel Rod Created (1913)

    First All Steel Rod Created (1913)
    This was when the modern fishing pole was first created and was the first significant modern innovation to the fishing rod.

  • First Fiberglass Rod Created (1940)

    First Fiberglass Rod Created (1940)
    This was the latest innovation to the fishing rod and affects how fishing poles are designed today.

  • Modern Sinning Reel Created (1948)

    Modern Sinning Reel Created (1948)
    This was when the common modern spinning reel was created and is a simpler take on the classic fishing reel. This was important because it allowed beginners to have an easier introduction to fishing.