Learn how to get the DIY recipe for the Golden Fishing Rod in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by completing your Critterpedia's fish section. Plus, find out what you need to craft it!
Hey there! So you're aiming for the Golden Fishing Rod in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? That's a sweet goal! It's a really durable tool, but getting the DIY recipe takes a bit of patience. Let's break down how to snag it.
Here's the main thing: You need to catch every single fish in the game to complete the fish section of your Critterpedia. Yep, all 80 of them! Since some fish only show up during certain seasons, this might take a while unless you're into time traveling or hopping over to islands in the opposite hemisphere. Don't worry, you don't have to donate them to Blathers to get the DIY, but he'll be super happy if you do donate the first of each kind you catch!
Once you've filled out that fish Critterpedia, keep an eye on your mailbox. The DIY recipe for the Golden Fishing Rod will be sent to you in the mail!
Now, about crafting it: To make the Golden Fishing Rod, you'll need a regular Fishing Rod and a Golden Nugget. The Fishing Rod itself is crafted from a Flimsy Fishing Rod (which needs 5 branches) and an Iron Nugget. As for the Golden Nuggets, you'll find those by hitting rocks. Just a heads-up, they can be pretty rare, so keep at it!
The Golden Fishing Rod is awesome because it lasts way longer than your other fishing rods. It's not indestructible, though, so it will eventually break. Other than its awesome durability, it doesn't have any special fishing powers, but hey, not having to craft a new rod every other day is a huge win!
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