You can do this by pressing the Touchpad, which will bring up a menu where you can change your rod, reel, line and lure
I heard you just got back from Madagascar, so maybe tell us a little bit about that
After crafting one of these, you will be able to get the Tough Log ingredient after destroying a log with the Axe, instead of getting Eiche when hitting it with your Alchemist's Staff
Just turn the handle and let it roll and you will feel and see the revolutions it travels
The reason for this is it's unique design, being that the fish probably haven't seen something like this, they tend to be more inquisitive resulting in you enticing a bite out of them, even on a slow day
I also shared some insight on one of the rods I use a lot that I helped design with my friends at Jenko