The man with the stick (3)
I believe the answer is:
rod
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'the man' is the first definition.
'stick' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'with the' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "16.5 feet" , "Wand - fishing stick" , "Fishing implement" , "something fisherman brings home" , "Stick; angler" .)