Rod's partner (4)
I believe the answer is:
reel
'rod's partner' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for reel that I've seen before include "Stagger around in the dance" , "blows making one do this?" , "Dance - bobbin - stagger" , "spin" , "Fishing rod attachment" .)