Fishing pole (3)
I believe the answer is:
rod
'fishing pole' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "Flexible stick for 11 Down" , "Fishing implement" , "- - , pole or perch" , "Straight, slender stick" , "Instrument of punishment" .)