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Stardew Valley Bait Maker Unlock and Crafting
Unlock / Fishing Level 6, Iron Bars, Coral, and Sea Urchin
The Bait Maker is a 1.6 refining machine crafted after Fishing Level 6. It turns one fish into 5-10 pieces of that fish's Targeted Bait, making rare fish routes and event preparation much more controllable.
Facts and route notes
Category: Unlock
Focus: Fishing Level 6, Iron Bars, Coral, and Sea Urchin
Checklist: Reach Fishing Level 6 before planning Bait Maker crafting. Reserve Iron Bars, Coral, and a Sea Urchin for the machine. Place the machine near fishing storage or bring it to event routes when quick bait conversion matters.
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