India, Feb. 10 -- Every Minecraft user eventually finds out that fishing isn't really about fish. It is about having patience, waiting for the right time, and taking advantage of the still waters.

In the earliest versions of Minecraft, water felt lifeless. Rivers and lakes were obstacles, not destinations. That changed in September 2010, during the tenth and final secret update, when the fishing rod entered the game. With one item, Mojang quietly transformed water into a living system that rewards attention and curiosity.

The fishing rod sticks out because its creation is ridiculously easy. Just three sticks and two strings are all it takes, and you can have one made before you even start building a proper base. The crafting pattern is ...