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> The fishing pole can be found in the same area as the boat. But I'll take it that you haven't gone over there yet so take the other road (not the one that leads you to the troll, I think it's the east road that you want) near the general store. Going that direction will allow you to get 3 other things in that area besides the pole.

[Fantasy Quest]
You are standing in the middle of a three-way intersection. The north/south route looks well travelled, but the west route is just a small trail that disappears into dense woods. An old shack sits on the east side of the main road. A rotten, battered sign that says "General Store" is tacked above the door. There's a light coming from inside, but it's very faint.

Look at the map.
Go north.
Go south.
Go west.
Enter the store.
Circle the store.
Look at the sign.
Take the sign.
Examine the west road.

You're Carrying:
Sack
Carrot
Rope
Hook
Branch
Silver Key
Gold Key
Sword
Shovel
Hammer
Nails
Bow
Arrow
Club
Ticket
Sunstone

going east is not an option here