Learn how to craft the Flimsy Fishing Rod and upgrade to the standard Fishing Rod in Animal Crossing: New Horizons using DIY recipes and Iron Nuggets.
Hey there! So you want to get into fishing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Awesome! It's a super chill way to catch some bells and fill out your Critterpedia. Let's talk about getting your first fishing rods.
Flimsy Fishing Rod
When you first start out, Tom Nook will actually give you the DIY recipe for the Flimsy Fishing Rod pretty early on, usually after you finish that initial DIY workshop. If you somehow miss it or just want another one, Timmy will also sell the DIY recipe at Resident Services, and later at Nook's Cranny. To craft it, you'll need 5 tree branches. Just shake any trees on your island, and they'll start falling out!
Just a heads-up, the Flimsy Fishing Rod isn't the most durable tool. It's great for starting out, but it'll break after you've caught a few fish, so don't get too attached!
Fishing Rod (Upgraded)
Ready for something a bit more sturdy? You can grab the 'Pretty Good Tools' DIY recipes, which includes the upgrade for the Fishing Rod, from the Nookstop terminal in Resident Services. It'll cost you 3,000 Nook Miles. Once you have that, you'll need to craft a Flimsy Fishing Rod first. Then, head to a crafting bench and use some iron nuggets to upgrade it. You can find iron nuggets by hitting any of the big boulders on your island with a shovel or axe.
This upgraded rod will let you catch way more fish before it needs replacing, making your fishing trips much more efficient!
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