Fishing has becoming a popular sport as well as hobby. You can get a variety of fishing equipment from many places and there are a variety of fishing rods on the market. Fishing rods come in all shapes and sizes and are designed for specific fishing purposes. Fly-fishing rods are different from deep-sea fishing rods and they can be purchased from any good camping or fishing store. If you are just starting out you should purchase a rod for the lowest price with only the bare essentials. These will include a rod and reel, and will have minimal functions for easy use.