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Stardew Valley Targeted Bait Rules
Mechanics / Fish-specific hook chance and ordinary bait bite speed
Targeted Bait increases the chance of hooking its named fish when that fish is actually available in the current area, season, time, and weather. It still behaves like standard bait for bite speed.
Facts and route notes
Category: Mechanics
Focus: Fish-specific hook chance and ordinary bait bite speed
Checklist: Use targeted bait only when the fish is catchable right now. Check location, season, weather, and time before attaching rare bait. Remember targeted bait does not override one-per-save legendary fish limits.
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