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Stardew Valley Fishing Rods
Fishing Tool / Fishing
Catches fish; better rods unlock bait, tackle, and eventually two tackle slots.
Facts and route notes
Category: Fishing Tool
Skill link: Fishing
Obtain: Willy gives or sells rods through the Fish Shop; Advanced Iridium Rod comes from Fishing Mastery.
Cost or upgrades: Training Rod 25g, Bamboo Pole 500g, Fiberglass Rod 1,800g, Iridium Rod 7,500g, Advanced Iridium Rod from Mastery.
Best upgrade window: Buy Fiberglass at Fishing 2 and Iridium at Fishing 6 if fishing is income, bundle, or perfection-critical.
Route note: Fishing rods are purchased rather than Blacksmith-upgraded. The Fiberglass Rod is the first major income breakpoint because bait speeds up bites.
Milestones: Training Rod: easier common-fish practice.; Bamboo Pole: basic early rod.; Fiberglass Rod: uses bait at Fishing 2.; Iridium Rod: uses bait and tackle at Fishing 6.; Advanced Iridium Rod: uses bait and two tackles after Fishing Mastery.
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