This invention concerns a fishing rod which comprises an accelerometer (4) for measuring the acceleration of the fishing rod. Moreover the invention provides a reel (12, 20) for a fishing rod which comprises a member (28) which is moved at each cast of a fishing line. The reel further comprises a sensor for detecting the movement of the member. Further, the invention discloses a reel for a fishing rod which comprises a member (23, 28) which rotates when a fishing line is retrieved. An electrical sensor (24, 25, 37, 38) detects the rotation of the member. Finally the invention concerns bail arms (28).