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Draznar's Fishing FAQ v.1.0
Here is the begining of a Fishing FAQ. Please help me flesh
this out. This FAQ is dedicated to those in this forum that helped
develop it.
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/professions/ & http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/professions/fishing.html
If you have not checked these pages out, please do. Its
a great place to start. then check out Draznar's Profession FAQ v.0.1
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.aspx?ForumName=wow-professions&ThreadID=40
Also get to know these two sites to search their
database
· http://www.thottbot.com/
· http://wow.allakhazam.com/
What's good about fishing?
· It's a relaxing past-time,
a break from adventuring, a great source of food, helps get ingredients
for cooking/alchemy, and interesting loot (such as chest).
What type or category is Fishing?
· Secondary. It
does not count against your limit of two (2) Primary Professions.
· Gathering.
How do I fish?
· Train in Apprentice
Fishing
· Buy a fishing pole
and equip it.
· Stand next to water
and cast with you Fishing Icon. (Found in your skill list ("P")
and can be dropped on your action bar)
Can I “Autoloot” Fishing?
· Yes, if you
Shift+Right Click on the bobber, when it "splashes" the item
will automatically go into you backpack or bags. No more having to
"loot" your pole.
· Are there any
better poles than the starting pole?
· Poll name
(min. level/skill) +Bonus to fishing (found)
· Blump Family
Fishing Pole (0/1) +3 (Quest - http://www.thottbot.com/?q=237)
· Strong Fishing
Pole (5/10) +5 (Vendor)
· Darkwood Fishing
Pole (15/50) +15 (Dropped)
· Big Iron Fishing
Pole (25/100) +25 (Dropped)
What are the different Bait/Lures?
· Shiny Bauble
+25 for 10 minutes
· Nightcrawlers
+50 for 10 minutes
· Bright Baubles
+75 for 10 minutes
· Aquadynamic Fish
Attractor +100 for 5 minutes
· You do not need to
use bait or lures.
How do you tell how much time is left on your bait/lure?
· Hover your mouse over
the rod and you will have a timer on your screen.
· Or use CosmosUI (http://www.cosmosui.org)
with its buff timer
· Ot get the ItemBuff
UI by itself http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.aspx?FN=wow-interface-customization&T=16068
Where can I get a fishing bot?
· Fishing bots are
against the rules. Though there are some legal tool that can help.
· CosmosUI (http://www.cosmosui.org)
includes two useful tools; AutoLoot, which moves the loot box under your
cursor, and TackleBox, which allows you to auto cast and to cast by right
clicking.
· or you can get
TackleBox by itself http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.aspx?fn=wow-interface-customization&t=9250
How does this bonus help with fishing?
· This bonus helps you
fish in higher level areas and increases the chance that each cast will
be sucessful.
Do any other items give a bonus to fishing?
· Name (min.
level/skill) +Bonus to fishing (found)
· Lucky Fishing Hat
(15/1) +5 (Dropped) *Note has not dropped since beta.
· Enchant Gloves -
Fishing (na/na) +2 (Done by an enchanter to your gloves).
Where are the fishing profession trainers?
· Ask a guard!
Guards will tell you where to find trainers and other services in most
areas. Look for the arrow and flag on your radar. They are easier than most
other trainers, in that they are usually near water with a fishing rod.
What are the different levels/ranks in the professions?
· Rank (Min -
Max Skills) Level Required
· Apprentise
(1-75) Level 5
· Journeyman
(50-150) Level 10
· Expert (125-225)
Level 20 (Requires a book, see below)
· Artisan
(225-300) Level 40 (Requires a quest, see below)
I get a message that says my skill isn't high enough to
fish.
· Certain rivers and
lakes are considered higher fishing skills. If you get this message you
will have to go back to a lower level zone and catch some fish there
first.
Why do I keep geting a message, that I can't attack that?
· You are hitting the
attack button, instead of the fishing icon. Don't feel to bad, I've done
it.
What does the message, "There was nothing on your
hook" mean?
· This means that you
clicked on the bobber at the wrong time.
What does the message, "The fish got away" mean?
· This means that
clicked on the bobber at the RIGHT TIME, but you don't really have the
skill to fish there.
· Go back to a lower
level zone or use lures to raise your skill level.
Why am I not getting any more skill-ups?
· You have reached
the highest skill points for your Rank. Go train to the next rank.
· You need to move
to higher level area to fish.
Does my fishing skill determine what I can catch?
· No. Though
your skill determines where you are able to fish. See above.
I am ready to train in Expert, who can train me?
· You need to buy the Expert
Fishing - The Bass and You (Cost 1 gold) from the Old Man Heming in
Stranglethorn Vale (Booty Bay) on the bottom level of the dock underneath
the Alliance Wingrider vendor. The book cost 1 gold. Heming is inside
Booty Bay, on the southern portion of the docks, on a lower level of
docks. Just jump in the water, go up the ramp and he is in the building
to the right.
What is the quickest way to get to get to Booty Bay at
lower levels?
· Alliance: Swim
south from Westfall till you get to booty bay. Stay away from the shore
to avoid getting agro. Once you have bought your book make sure to get
the flight path from the griffons at the top of the structure. Now you
can eaither fly home or use your stone.
· Horde: Take
the boat from Ratchet or by swimming down from Grom'Gol, which connects
by zeppelin with Undercity and Orgrimmar.
I am ready to train in Artisan, where is an Artisan
Trainer?
· You learn Artisan
level by completing the following quest.
· Once you have reached
level 40 and have 225 in Fishing. (I repeat you need to be at least level
40 and have maxed your skill at 225.)
· Alliance Start:
Starts with Grimnur Stonebrand in Ironforge (The Forlorn Cavern) http://www.thottbot.com/index.cgi?q=834
· Horde Start:
Start with Lumak in Orgrimmar (Valley of Honor).
· Both send you to
speak with Nat Pagle in in Dustwallow Marsh (Tidefury Cove, SW of
Theramore Island). Approach from NW to avvoid higher level mobs. From
Theramore Island you can swin directly west from the corner of the dock. http://www.thottbot.com/?q=1281
· Nat Pagle wants you
to four different fish; Feralas Ahi, Savage Coast Blue Sailfin,
Sar'theris Striker, & Misty Reed Mahi Mahi.
· Feralas Ahi is
a rare drop in Feralas (Verdantis River).
· Savage Coast Blue
Sailfin is a rare drop in Stranglethorn Vale (The Savage Coast)
· Sar'theris Striker
is a rare drop in Desolace (Sar'theris Strand)
· Misty Reed Mahi
Mahi. is a rare drop in Swamp of Sorrows (Misty Reed Strand)
Note: Use Thottbot or Allakhazam to
map these people if you need help finding them.
What are the most commonly caught fishing in each zone?
What all can I catch and how much does it sell for?
· To condense the FAQ I
have created a spreadsheet with Most common fish in each zone, Vendor
Price for fish (includes cooked fish), and a matrix of fishing loot vs
zones.
· Excell file: http://tinyurl.com/7y65r
· Pdf file: http://tinyurl.com/52po6
· I will be
constantly updating it, so check back often. Updated on
12/30/2004.
· DO NOT REPOST THESE
FILES! Link to here.
What fish (or fished loot) are used in other professions?
· Black Pearl -
Blacksmithing (Big Black Mace, Ornate Mithril Helm)
· Deviate Fish -
Alchemy (Elixir of Giant Growth)
· Firefin Snapper
- Alchemy (Fire Oil which is used in several professions)
· Golden Pearl -
Enchanting (Runed Arcanite Rod)
· Iridescent Pearls
- Blacksmithing (Iridescent Hammer, Shining Silver Breastplate),
Enchanting (Runed Golden Rod), Tailoring (Phoenix Gloves, Phoenix Pants)
· Oily Blackmouth
- Alchemy (Elixir of Water Breathing, Free Action Potion, Swim Speed
Potion)
· Small Lustrous
Pearl - Blacksmithing (Green Iron Gauntlets, Pearl-handled Dagger),
Leatherworking (Moonglow Vest), Tailoring (Heavy Woolen Cloak,
Pearl-clasped Cloak)
What were the prices for most auctioned fish in Beta?
· 20 Deviate Fish =
30-50 s (5 s)
· 20 Firefin Snapper =
1-2 g (10 s)
· 20 Oily Blackmouth =
1-2 g (5 s)
· 1 Raw Glossy
Mightfish = 5-10 s (3 s)
· 1 Raw Summer Bass =
5-10 s (3.5 s)
· 1 Raw Nightfin
Snapper = 5-10 s (80 c)
· 1 Raw Stonescale Eel
= 40-60 s (2.5 s)
· 1 Raw Sunscale Salmon
= 5-10 s (80 c)
· 1 Winter Squid = 5-10
s (3.5 s)
· 1 Iridescent Pearl =
30-50 s (7.5 s)
· 1 Small Lustrous
Pearl = 5-10 s (2 s)
· From Wilhelm's
Gathered Crafting Materials List (& Beta Server Price List). The
price in () is the price the vendors will pay for the item.
I have found a fish that I can hold in my off-hand. Is
there any purpose beyond humor to holding a fish in my off-hand?
· Some special fish,
such as a 22-pound catfish, can be held in your off-hand. Place them
there to brag about your catch to other people. Hit "Z" to
sheath/equipe weapons til you are showing off your fish. My hunter looks
nice with an axe and fish.
I caught a bloated fish, what up with this? or
Why does Thottbott lists certain fish that can be
disenchanted, when they can't be?
· Some fish can be
bloated. Look at it and it should read 'right click to open.' If you
rightclick on them you can loot them lick a chest or clam.
I found a nice chest, how do I open it?
· Rogues that
are level 15 and have completed the quest can pick locks. They need to
practice to skill up in this, so they should be glad to help you out.
· Blacksmiths
can make and use skeleton keys, which are used used up when you unlock
the chest.
· The level of skill or
type odf key required will be dependent on the type of chest.
· If you can find one
to do this for you, start a trade and put the item in the do not trade
spot.
I heard about some one catching the One Ring, what's up
with that?
· 1 Ring is an
actual item that can be caught fishing. It is an ultra rare drop that
adds +1 many stats and has the description "Not quite as good as the
2 Ring" http://www.thottbot.com/index.cgi?i=5503 (There
is no 2 Ring.)
Cool, where can I catch the 1 Ring?
· So far is has been
caught in: Blackfathom Deeps (Moonshrine Ruins), Iron Forge (Forlorn
Cavern & Mystic Ward), Orgrimmar (Valley of Honor), Stormwind City
(Canal), The Barrens (Lushwater Oasis), Westfall (Strendel's Pond). These
have been confirmed in Thottbot. It has also been reported by players at
I caught a Damp Diary Page, what do I do with it?
· May lead to a quest.
I'll update this when I get more info.
Please do not repost this FAQ! Feel free to link it as
we are constantly trying to update it.
Any comments, suggestions, corrections, or additions,
please reply so I can add to this FAQ.
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