In addition to the new Forge location/mechanic for Fishing Rods, it would be great if forging could be extended to both Spears/Axes, as well as perhaps Boats in the future.
As a player that greatly values the style/look of items. It's unfortunate to be hindered when using Spears/Axes/Boats that I prefer the look of, and I'm very thankful to be able to solve that issue with rods now with the new Forge.
I absolutely adore my Brigantine ship, and it is really displeasing for it to be such a hindrance to use with the lack of additional "boosts" or bonus statistics other boats offer, along with a very poor overall speed. The same can be said for many spears and axes, as I would love to use those with higher "stats" though I am not a fan of how they look.