I third this.

The fishing mechanic in Valhiem is crap. Maybe other people have got it nailed but no one in my group has ever managed to catch enough fish to make the effort worthwhile. One of my friends has had better luck using his hands.

Considering that fish is a needed ingredient for some of the better foods an alternate methode of getting them would be nice. Either Haldor can expand his list of wares or the devs could add an actual fish trap to the game. Craftable or bought makes no difference as long as it catches fish without having to use the damned fishing pole.
/my 2 Yen