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Stardew Valley Advanced Iridium Rod Unlock and Purchase
Unlock / Fishing Mastery, Mastery Cave, and 25,000g Fish Shop rods
Advanced Iridium Rod is obtained after claiming Fishing Mastery. After that first rod, additional Advanced Iridium Rods can be purchased from Willy's Fish Shop for 25,000g.
Facts and route notes
Category: Unlock
Focus: Fishing Mastery, Mastery Cave, and 25,000g Fish Shop rods
Checklist: Reach level 10 in all five skills and enter the Mastery Cave before planning Fishing Mastery. Claim Fishing Mastery to receive the first Advanced Iridium Rod. Buy extra rods from the Fish Shop only when separate bait and tackle loadouts save real route time.
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