The best fishing rods in Terraria
You can't catch a big fish without a good fishing pole. These are the top-notch fishing rodes in Terraria.
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Fishing is somewhat of a niche activity and I'd be willing to wager that the person reading this (on average) has never been fishing in their life. That being said, fishing is perhaps one of the most popular activities across video games. Even in games where you think fishing would be the last thing on anyone's mind, you can still go fishing if you have the tools and access to water. Personally, I enjoy how different the fishing mechanics can differ between games and it can also be a very rewarding activity if you're willing to put in the effort. That's a possibility offered by Terraria.
Since you'll be focused on mining, crafting, and building, you'll likely not be thinking about fishing too much. However, there's actually a decent amount of fishing to be done and reason to do it. Aside from catching fish for yourself and completing quests, you can also fish up a number of different items and equipment that can prove to be pretty high quality. The thing is that whatever you catch is dependent on your gear, your luck, your persistence, and of course, your fishing pole. There are a decent number of poles to find and craft, but these are the best.
Since you'll be focused on mining, crafting, and building, you'll likely not be thinking about fishing too much. However, there's actually a decent amount of fishing to be done and reason to do it. Aside from catching fish for yourself and completing quests, you can also fish up a number of different items and equipment that can prove to be pretty high quality. The thing is that whatever you catch is dependent on your gear, your luck, your persistence, and of course, your fishing pole. There are a decent number of poles to find and craft, but these are the best.
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Fleshcatcher
| Power | Speed | How to Obtain | Description |
| 22 percent | 13.5 |
The main ingredient in crafting this rod is Crimtane Bars, of which you'll need 8.
You can make Crimtane Bars by smelting Crimtane Ore in the Furnace. The ore is fairly rare and will only spawn in worlds that have Crimson. There's a chance to find it randomly while digging through the underground. It has a distinctive red glow. Once you have the bars, you can craft the rod using an Iron or Lead Anvil. Either can be crafted at a Work Bench using five Iron or Lead Bars respectively. |
A creepy rod with a dirty metal body entwined with living flesh. In a Crimson world, there's a chance to craft this rod relatively early. |
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Scarab Fishing Rod
| Power | Speed | How to Obtain | Description |
| 30 percent | 15 |
This is one of the few fishing rods that can only be found as a treasure. There's a chance to get one from either Mirage or Oasis Crates.
The Oasis Crate can be found in pre-Hardmode in the Desert Biome. However, it requires you to fish for it. The Mirage Crate is the same, but it can only be found in the Hardmode version of the Desert Biome. |
An ornate and jewel-like rod with a solid violet frame and what appear to be blue gemstones. |
3
Fiberglass Fishing Pole
| Power | Speed | How to Obtain | Description |
| 30 percent | 14 |
This is another treasure-only rod that is found while exploring the Jungle Biome. It can be looted from Jungle Crates, Bramble Crates, and Ivy Chests.
The Jungle and Bramble Crates are found in pre-Hardmode and Hardmode respectively. You'll need to fish in order to get them. The Ivy Chest is different in that you can find it while exploring the Jungle Biome. They have a chance to spawn in the Underground Jungle, Jungle Shrines, and Living Mahogany Trees. |
A rod with a body made of fibreglass that gains extra strength from being wrapped in vines. If you make your way to the Jungle Biome, you have a chance to find this rod relatively quickly. |
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Hotline Fishing Hook
| Power | Speed | How to Obtain | Description |
| 45 percent | 16.5 | One of the rarer rods you can obtain, this one is only found in Hardmode and has several conditions to be fulfilled.
The first is that you need to complete a minimum of 25 quests. You can do this through adventuring or completing multiple fishing quests from the Angler. He first spawns on sand or on the water of the Ocean Biome. Make sure you have an empty house for him to easily keep track of him. Once you've completed enough quests, keep doing fishing quests for the Angler. Going forward from that point there's a 1 in 75 chance that he will reward you with this rod. |
A flaming hot rod that appears to be made of fire and brimstone. This rod is unique in that it's the only rod that allows you to fish in lava. |
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Golden Fishing Rod
| Power | Speed | How to Obtain | Description |
| 50 percent | 17 | As the strongest rod in the game, it is a reward that is given only to those who complete a lot of fishing quests.
After you've done 30 of the Angler's quest, this is the highest chance you'll have to receive the rod as a reward. If you don't get it, you'll have to keep doing quests until it's added to the reward rotation. However, at this point, the chance to get it will be extremely slim. |
A shiny mechanical rod made of solid gold. It's both the strongest and fastest rod in the game, making it very effective at farming high-quality catches. |
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