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The equipment chapter describes gear, consumables and enhancements that can be used to bolster your fishing skills, or help you fish. A simple illustrated introduction to equipment can be found in the getting started chapter. In this chapter:

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Comments about Equipment

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Suggested addition for fishing fashions

  1. Gummo, December 2008:

    In addition to the blue overalls, there are the engineer-only mechbuilder's overalls, which appear to use the same model but in green instead of blue. Because fishing needs even more ultra-rare drops for people to chase after...

    Also, Captain Sanders' shirt is something of an unofficial fishing shirt.

  2. Kalfje, December 2008:

    You also might want the Nat Pagle's Broken Reel next to the Hook of the Master Angler

    you can get both the The 1 Ring and The 2 Ring.

  3. Marlburo, December 2008:

    I personally wear the blue overalls with a blue shirt.....goes really well with "gauntlets of the sea". if you want the same exact look with a higher level item you can also use "Enchanted Clefthoof Gloves"....however they dont say "of the sea"!

  1. Isa, December 2008:

    There's nothing can beat the Weather-beaten Fishing Hat. You could even go naked as long as you wear that fine hat.

  2. Warsinger, December 2008:

    I usually have the black swashbuckler shirt equipped when fishing. It really looks like an old fishermans shirt. The Bloodsail Admiral set is also rather cool, especially then pants.

  3. stormbear, September 2009:

    I like the "Green Workman's Shirt." I love it because it also has suspenders!

  4. Durth, September 2009:

    The City Doublets you can purchase at the Icecrown Tournament look really good too. I saw a real life tournament on the other day and they were all wearing the sort of Motocross/ extreme sport type shirts.Since then my Undead dk has been sporting his weather beaten hat and Undercity shirt to maximum effect :p

  5. InfectedZombie, September 2009:

    I love the lumberjack shirts with the outfit. They come in 4 colors (red, green, yellow, blue), and look awesome.

  6. Christhina, September 2009:

    I love a lot of the suggestions in this thread - the shirts, to be sure, fit fishing perfectly :)

    However, that leaves me wondering, what are you all wearing for leggings? I really can't seem to find anything that "works" well - so I'm currently using the Blue Overalls with Fishing Hat (which, looks good too, especially with fingerless gloves inc +fishing chant, and Aurora Boots).

    But, I'm feeling like a change of outfit, the shirt works - but with what?

  7. stormbear, September 2009:

    Here is what my fishing attire looks like...

    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3901771983_e68f8c4c2e.jpg

    From top to bottom...
    Dalaran Chef Hat
    Green Workman's Shirt
    Fingerless Gloves
    Handstiched Linen Britches
    Woolen Boots

  8. Basill, September 2009:

    Christhina wrote:

    I love a lot of the suggestions in this thread - the shirts, to be sure, fit fishing perfectly :)
    However, that leaves me wondering, what are you all wearing for leggings? I really can't seem to find anything that "works" well - so I'm currently using the Blue Overalls with Fishing Hat (which, looks good too, especially with fingerless gloves inc +fishing chant, and Aurora Boots).
    But, I'm feeling like a change of outfit, the shirt works - but with what?

    If your a female... why not try with lovely black dress and a shirt if the dress is to open for you, I might also suggest shadowskin gloves...as they go nicely with the black.. Well at least my wife thinks , and I think so!! She is the most sexy of all female fishers..and well dressed ofc ^^

  9. Christhina, September 2009:

    If your a female... why not try with lovely black dress and a shirt if the dress is to open for you, I might also suggest shadowskin gloves...as they go nicely with the black.. Well at least my wife thinks , and I think so!! She is the most sexy of all female fishers..and well dressed ofc ^^

    That's an interesting thought, but Lovely Black Dress strikes me as evening wear for us, not really something that seems to "suit" the role of fishing (for example, one wouldn't wear a tuxedo out fishing, either, really). Mind, that's just my thoughts on it ;-)

  10. jeraz, September 2009:

    http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/jeroenderks/fishinggear.jpg
    Its almost like the normal 1 but i prefer a white t-shirt :).

  11. Bongtimusprime, September 2009:

    Heres my Level 30 Druid Fishing at 275.

    http://www.geocities.com/bongtimusprime/WoWScrnShot_091809_150209.jpg

    I have the battered Jungle hat, Blue Overalls, Sleevless tshirt, Seers glove with +2 fishing =), and Brown Linen Pants, finally the strong Iron fishing pole.

    I can't wait to get fishing hat and pole from the Extravaganza

  12. Al, September 2009:

    Nice outfits! Looks like I have a "family member" in here, jeraz. LOL!

  13. jeraz, September 2009:

    ;)

  14. Ukkokukko, January 2010:

    Hi fellow fishermen. I'm new to fishing (started couple days ago, thanks to this site!) and I already really like the whole thing. I'm using the "Fishing & Cooking 1-450" guide, and now my Fishing is 225 and Cooking around 250 after the first day.
    I started my own fishing career with the STV Extragavanza competition, and got my fishing skill from 1 to 75 during the hour. I had alot of fun, I even could wear my fishing gear (see the link) because of the PvE realm. Some guy won the competition after some 10-15 minutes, and yelled to General chat that he's been trying to win this for over a year now. I suppose he earned that win more than me, heh.

    Anyways, here is my fishing gear:
    http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2250/wowscrnshot010310225910.jpg

    *Battered Jungle Hat
    *Shroud of Moorabi (Cloak, not showing but I have the parachute on it)
    *Azure Silk Vest
    *Handwraps of Surrended Hope (From ToC, matches with my boots and belt)
    *The Confessor's Binding (From ToC, matches with boots and hands)
    *Azure Silk Pants
    *Titan-Forged Slippers of Dominance (From WG, works as a rocket boots for me)
    *Strong Fishing Pole

    If there's anyone else from Hellscream EU leveling fishing and cooking or just likes fishing, whisper Ukkokukko in-game and lets go on a fishing adventure!
    And good luck to everyone with the rare catches!

    -Ukkokukko

  15. Kamtastic, February 2010:

    Kamtastic @ 60

    She pretty much still wears the same fishing outfit @ 80

    the only real change was the updated fishing hat.

  16. Christhina, February 2010:

    Kantastic,

    That's an interesting view - how on earth did you get your toon using an off hand (lantern) at the same time as carrying a two-hander (fishing pole)?

    Looks very interesing, would you be able please to share details of what the individual pieces are please? (Some I can guess, some have me baffled!)

  17. Melvoid, June 2010:

    I have on my Angler , Weatherbeaten fishing hat, Gauntlets of the Sea (+5 fishing enchant)
    Blue overalls, Captain Saunders Shirt, Blue Suede Shoes (from the Battle for mount Hyjal, btw they look awesome like blue tie dyed wellies lol) because i still have not been able to find that damm rare fish for the boots,
    Azure Silk Belt, cos its blue and has a Swim speed increase.
    Mastercraft Kala`uak Fishing pole (with titanium line enchant).
    i sooo want the boots of the bay but that could take forever on this server cos of all the twinks trying for that Darned heirloom ring.
    as For leggings its usually whatever the best PvP legs i have at the time cos they dont show till you remove the Blue Overalls.

    i Finally got the Turtle too the other day so the look is almost complete ;).

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Seth's Graphite Fishing Pole

  1. Daphine, October 2008:

    I did the quest and got Seth's Graphite Fishing Pole. I try to fish with it, but it just doesn't work. I cast and nothing happens. Has anyone else had this problem or does anyone know if there is a bug that needs fixing?

  2. NiceBloke, October 2008:

    Are you using any addons? Sometimes I find Fishing Buddy can stop me casting for some reason - using the skill in my spellbook (P) works fine (and then FB starts working again).

    Try disabling all your addons and then turning them on 1 by 1.

  3. Daphine, October 2008:

    Ok, will give that a try, thanks - I don't have fishing buddy, but I do have a couple of other addons.

  1. kolvir, May 2010:

    Why not mention that the bobber always splashes when the timer is on 7.5s or 2.5s?

  2. Shantoka, December 2010:

    I believe it is 11.5, 7.5 and 2.5 seconds but i can't be sure. Be sure to modify for your current ping.

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Maximized Fishing Skill

  1. Noodleguitar, December 2008:

    I just got my Eternium Line the last Extravaganza, which was the last thing I needed to max out my fishing skill :D. It's now, with only gear and base skill, 502. I think this is the max that can be achieved with current available gear.

    To get it I have equipped:
    - Arcanite Fishing Pole (+35)
    |
    ----> Eternium Line (+5)
    - Lucky Fishing Hat (+5)
    - Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots (+5)
    - Gloves Enchanted (+2)

    + 450 Base Skill.

    If you count in buffs, you can get to a max of 662:
    - Underbelly Elixer -> Tuskarr (+50)
    - Captain Rumsey's Lager (+10)
    - One of the best lures (+100)

  2. Shreda, January 2010:

    Given that it is now impossible to catch junk, i see no point in lures even existing.

  3. Gummo, January 2010:

    Arcanite Fishing Pole has been +40 fishing for a while, and there is now a +5 fishing enchant.

    Lures are still useful for non-pool fishing, but, yeah...

  4. Tarqq, January 2010:

    This Sunday I'm going for the total max @ fishing, I only need to catch the
    Dezian Queenfish, to put the Eternium line to my pole.
    Since 1st post was outdated bij the Kalu'ak derby (& other changes),
    here are the new max stats.

    Here is what I (almost***) got equipped :

    - Arcanite Fishing Pole (+40)
    - Eternium line *** (+5)
    - Weather beaten fishing hat ( +5)
    - Boots of the bay (+15)
    - Gloves Enchanted (+5)
    - Captain Rumsey's Lager (10min) (+10)
    - Glowworm (1hr) (+100)
    - Base skill (+450) +
    ---------------
    630

    Happy fishing,
    Tarqq (Terokkar/EU)

    Ps. With the Tuskarr buff you could gain 680, but I think its a hassle.

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3.2 change to Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat

  1. bunny ear tv, August 2009:

    Did anybody else notice that there is no cooldown to equipping this hat now, the lure is ready to use immediately? Nice change, I know people had been asking for that for a while.

  2. Al, August 2009:

    Yes! And a good thing. I love the equipment mgr, so that I can instantly change from my "fighting" stuff to my fishing stuff (and back, again, when required, LOL) but it's nice not to have to wait to use my hat.

  3. GormanGhaste, August 2009:

    This is awesome--hopefully it'll lead to no CDs on other non-combat equipment.

  4. Leny, August 2009:

    WTB no CD on the fishing trinket from the turny

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