Angling pole (3)
I believe the answer is:
rod
'angling pole' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "Flexible stick for 11 Down" , "An angler's stick" , "Baton, pole" , "Rigid stick" , "Fisherman's item" .)