How to Find Each Fishing Rod in BDSP

Learn how to get the Old Rod, Good Rod, and Super Rod in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Your guide to all fishing rods and how to use them!

Alright, so you wanna get into fishing in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl? It's a super chill way to find some awesome Pokemon, and you'll need the right gear for it. Luckily, getting your hands on the rods isn't too tough, but they do come in stages. Let's break down how to snag each one!

How to Get the Old Rod

This is your very first fishing rod, and you can grab it pretty early on. Just head to the west gate of Jubilife City – you know, the one that leads towards Route 218. Look for a Fisherman NPC hanging around there. Chat him up, and he'll hand over the Old Rod. Easy peasy!

How to Get the Good Rod

Ready for an upgrade? The Good Rod will let you catch more interesting Pokemon. To get this one, you'll need to make your way to Route 209. Find the fisherman chilling on the dock, right near the gate that leads to Hearthome City. Talk to him, and he'll give you the Good Rod.

How to Get the Super Rod

This is the best rod in the game, but it requires a bit more effort. First things first, you'll need to have completed the main story – that means beating the Elite Four and Cynthia. On top of that, you'll need to have obtained the National Pokédex, which means you've gotta have seen every Pokemon in the Sinnoh Dex. Once you've ticked those boxes, head to the Fight Area in the northeast part of the map. Look for another Fisherman NPC near the Route 225 gatehouse. He's the one who'll give you the Super Rod. With this bad boy, you'll be able to reel in some seriously strong Pokemon, like Gyarados!

How to Go Fishing

Once you've got your rod, fishing is straightforward. Find any body of water, stand facing it, and open your Key Items pocket. Select the rod you want to use, and you'll cast your line. If there's a Pokemon nearby, you'll see an exclamation point pop up above your character's head when it bites. You gotta press 'A' pretty quickly to start a battle! If you're too slow, the Pokemon will swim away. Once you're in battle, you'll have the chance to catch it if you wish.