Es werden eine Angelrute (10) und ein Angelverfahren vorgestellt. Die Angelrute (10) umfasst eine Rute (12), an deren Spitze (18) ein Bissanzeiger (26) vorgesehen ist, der einen Sensor umfasst, der eine Bewegung der Angelrute (10) im Bereich der Spitze (18) erfasst.The rod (10) has a bite indicator (26) arranged at a tip (18) of a rod (12) and comprising a sensor i.e. acceleration sensor (28), for detecting movement or acceleration of the fishing rod in an area of the tip. The indicator is attached to a signal transmitter (30) that is integrated into the fishing rod for releasing optical signal or acoustical signal. A cord (16) is guided at a lower end of the rod, and runs from a roller (14) to the rod. A fodder basket (20) with weight is arranged at an end of the cord, and a hook (24) is attached to a cord section (22). An independent claim is also included for a fishing method.