Unable to cast fishing rod while looking directly at a mob

Summary:
Fishing rods are unable to be cast while looking directly at a mob up-close.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Obtain a fishing rod.

2. Spawn a mob.

3. Look directly at the mob up-close and use the fishing rod.

Observed Results:
The fishing rod is not cast.

Expected Results:
The fishing rod should be cast.