I've asked this before: I expect, that the bait is being used up and the rods are permanent? ...not only because it would be logical but also because there is a Collection item rod, the price of which can by no means be met by the fishing prize even on perfect catch?

And I guess, I could use from my own stash?

Hello! I had a question, I bought some of the items from the shop and they were in my inventory but I had no way to click or choose what I wanted to use before starting the game. What am I doing wrong?

I equipped bait and rod, only the rod showed up in game able to be activated. [edit] If you equip ONLY one or the other they can be used as expected.