Device used in angling (3)

I believe the answer is:

rod

(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "Thin straight bar" , "Stick - measure" , "Fisherman's item" , "Instrument of punishment" , "Cane used for flogging" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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