He gets the stick (3)
I believe the answer is:
rod
'the stick' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "See 13" , "Sceptre" , "- - , pole or perch" , "Fishing implement" , "Angler's equipment" .)