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For the differences of this information on Old-gen console and 3DS, see Legacy:Fishing poles.
Fishing poles
  • Wood Fishing Pole Reinforced Fishing Pole Hotline Fishing Hook
9999
Statistics
Type
Tool
Use time8 (Insanely fast)
Research1 required
Sounds
Use

Fishing poles are tools used with bait for fishing.

Types

There are 11 different fishing poles, 4 of which are craftable, 4 are sold or awarded by NPCs, 1 is dropped by enemies, and 2 are found in Chests or crates.

Fishing pole Source Fishing
Power 		Velocity Sell Rarity Notes Projectile
created
Wood Fishing Pole Wood Fishing PoleInternal Item ID: 2289 8 Wood ( @ Work Bench ) 5% 9 60 CC White (Rarity level: 0) Bobber (Wood) Bobber (Wood)Internal Projectile ID: 360
Reinforced Fishing Pole Reinforced Fishing PoleInternal Item ID: 2291 8 Any Iron Bar ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 15% 11 24 SC White (Rarity level: 0) Bobber (Reinforced) Bobber (Reinforced)Internal Projectile ID: 361
Fisher of Souls Fisher of SoulsInternal Item ID: 2293 8 Demonite Bar ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 20% 13 2 GC40 SC Blue (Rarity level: 1) Bobber (Fisher of Souls) Bobber (Fisher of Souls)Internal Projectile ID: 363
Fleshcatcher FleshcatcherInternal Item ID: 2421 8 Crimtane Bar ( @ Iron Anvil / Lead Anvil ) 22% 13.5 3 GC12 SC Blue (Rarity level: 1) Bobber (Fleshcatcher) Bobber (Fleshcatcher)Internal Projectile ID: 381
Chum Caster Chum Caster(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4325
  • Wandering Eye Fish
  • Zombie Merman
 25% 15 2 GC Green (Rarity level: 2) Bobber (Bloody) Bobber (Bloody)Internal Projectile ID: 760
Scarab Fishing Rod Scarab Fishing Rod(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4442
  • Mirage Crate
  • Oasis Crate
 30% 15 2 GC Blue (Rarity level: 1) Bobber (Scarab) Bobber (Scarab)Internal Projectile ID: 775
Fiberglass Fishing Pole Fiberglass Fishing PoleInternal Item ID: 2292
  • Bramble Crate
    (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
  • Ivy Chest
  • Jungle Crate
    (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
 30% 14 1 GC Green (Rarity level: 2) Bobber (Fiberglass) Bobber (Fiberglass)Internal Projectile ID: 362
Mechanic's Rod Mechanic's RodInternal Item ID: 2295
35% 15 4 GC Green (Rarity level: 2) Bobber (Mechanic's) Bobber (Mechanic's)Internal Projectile ID: 365
Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 2296
40% 16 7 GC Green (Rarity level: 2) Bobber (Sitting Duck's) Bobber (Sitting Duck's)Internal Projectile ID: 366
Hotline Fishing Hook Hotline Fishing HookInternal Item ID: 2422 1/100 (1%) chance of being obtained during Hardmode from the Angler after 25 quests 45% 16.5 10 GC Orange (Rarity level: 3)
  • Can fish in lava.
  • When used in lava alongside the Lavaproof Fishing Hook or Lavaproof Tackle Bag, this item increases catch frequency by more than 50%.
  • Can be obtained only in Hardmode, but quests finished before also count toward the requirement of 25.
 Bobber (Hotline) Bobber (Hotline)Internal Projectile ID: 382
Golden Fishing Rod Golden Fishing RodInternal Item ID: 2294 Angler reward after exactly 30 quests, or 1/250 (0.4%) chance after 75 quests 50% 17 20 GC Orange (Rarity level: 3) Bobber (Golden) Bobber (Golden)Internal Projectile ID: 364

Notes

Achievements

Achievement Glorious Golden Pole.png
Glorious Golden Pole • “Obtain a golden fishing rod.”
Obtain the Golden Fishing Rod from the Angler. (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Category: Collector Collector
Achievement Hot Reels!.png
Hot Reels! • “Drop a lure in a pool of lava for a pre-fried haul!”
Catch something in lava using any fishing pole. (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Category: Challenger Challenger

History

  • Desktop 1.4.4: Now shows the currently selected "ammo" (bait) by the cursor.
  • Desktop 1.4.1:
    • Increased drop chance of Chum Caster from 1/24 (4.17%) to 1/8 (12.5%).
    • Increased Fishing Power of the Scarab Fishing Rod from 25% to 30%.
    • Increased Fishing Power of the Fiberglass Fishing Pole from 27% to 30% and increased the chance of obtaining it from 3.27% to 6.53%.
    • Increased Fishing Power of the Mechanic's Rod from 30% to 35%. It can now be purchased in pre-Hardmode and during four different moon phases, instead of only in Hardmode during a Waning Crescent moon.
    • The Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole can now only be purchased after Skeletron has been defeated.
  • Desktop 1.3.2: Fixed exploit allowing the player to throw multiple hooks at once.
  • Desktop 1.3.0.1:
    • The Golden Fishing Rod now only requires 30 completed quests instead of 50.
    • Increased the chance of obtaining the Fiberglass Fishing Pole from 1.96% to 3.27%.
  • Desktop 1.2.4.1:
    • Fixed a bug where trying to use a fishing pole while pulling a snapped line would make the bobber appear again.
    • Fishing poles can now be placed in the Weapon Rack.
    • Fixed a bug where fishing bobbers would not disappear upon death.
  • Console 1.0.933.1: The Golden Fishing Rod now only requires 30 completed quests instead of 50. (Xbox One)
  • Console 1.0.750.0: The Golden Fishing Rod now only requires 30 completed quests instead of 50. (PlayStation 4)
  • Mobile 1.3.0.7:
    • The Golden Fishing Rod now only requires 30 completed quests instead of 50.
    • The Fiberglass Fishing Pole can no longer be found inside Jungle Sanctums, as the structure has been removed.
  • 3DS-Release: Introduced with changes from Desktop 1.2.4.1.
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