Thank you for the kind words and the feedback!

The Aqua Rod requirement is currently an intentional design choice because the entire progression system (rod XP, talents, abilities, breeding progression, quests, and more) is built around it. Using a vanilla fishing rod would bypass many of those systems.

I'm also planning to add a custom crafting recipe for the Aqua Rod in a future update, so players will be able to craft their own rod instead of relying on commands or admin distribution.

That said, I completely understand the appeal of using the standard Minecraft fishing rod, and I'll definitely keep the suggestion in mind for future updates.

Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review and for supporting AquaBreeder!