noun
jointed fishing rod
A fishing rod made of multiple sections that fit together, as opposed to a single-piece rod.
祖父の継ぎ竿は竹でできている。
My grandfather's jointed fishing rod is made of bamboo.
継ぎ竿をケースにしまった。
I put the jointed fishing rod away in its case.
A one-piece fishing rod, as opposed to a jointed rod.
Compound of 継ぎ (tsugi, 'joining') + 竿 (sao, 'rod'). The kanji 継 means 'to join' or 'to connect', reflecting the rod's segmented construction.