Open a crafting table
Place 3 sticks in a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right
Place 2 strings in the two remaining spots on the right side
Take the fishing rod from the result box
Move the fishing rod to your inventory
Open a crafting table
Place 3 sticks in a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right
Place 2 strings in the two remaining spots on the right side
Take the fishing rod from the result box
Move the fishing rod to your inventory