Robust Design of Dynamic Systems by Constructive Nonlinear Dynamics

A fishing rod having a handle which stores a bolt having a pointed shank or spike that can be axially extended from the handle to be extended into the ground or engaged in other structure to support the fishing rod, as when a hook is being baited or the rod is left unattended, or the like. A locking arm is provided fixed to the shank of the bolt for movement thereof and to releasably secure the shank in the stored or the extended position. The pole portion of the fishing rod can have an axial passage for accommodation of the fishing line.