http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/tags/old-ironjaw Discussion about fishing in World of Warcraft. en-US Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:44:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.3 q http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/search.php http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-and-old-crafty-at-level-5#post-10594 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:00:22 +0000 NastyPope 10594@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Okay, out of boredom while waiting for the Kalu'ak Fishing Derby to begin:</p> <p>The first time I made the trip to Orgrimmar, in order to keep from getting too much experience, and leveling up to 6, I paid way too much to have a warlock and 2 other 85s fly to Orgrimmar and summon me. Shortly after that, my girlfriend got the 2-seat rocket, so every time after that, I just had her fly me in.</p> <p>I know I could have just paid to turn off experience, but I consider that cheating. ;) </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-and-old-crafty-at-level-5#post-10593 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:06:59 +0000 NastyPope 10593@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I no longer remember what motivated me to do this, but last December, I decided to take my level 1 Draenei Shaman, Slöth, get her to level 5 (the lowest level at which you can learn fishing), and then attempt to get both Old Ironjaw AND Old Crafty before reaching level 6.</p> <p>I caught Old Ironjaw - TWICE - within my first 100 skill points, on 27 Dec. 2010. The details of getting into Orgrimmar at level 5 (multiple times, as I did have to train all the way up to Illustrious Grand Master) are unimportant, as I'm sure everyone has their stories, but over time, I fished at three different spots. The third spot, in the Goblin Slums, got me the least attention and harassment from Hordies, and is where I finally caught Old Crafty today, 12 Nov. 2011, with a fishing skill of 474.</p> <p>Now, I'm sure I'm not the FIRST person to ever get both achievements at level 5, but I'm sure there can't be many who've had the ambition (or boredom) to do it. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-the-fishing-diplomat-and-the-horde/page/2#post-10590 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:53:50 +0000 Xellros 10590@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Lol. Yeah. Unfortunately for me, I didn't know all these nifty tricks when I got my Old Ironjaw. Took me 2832 casts to catch him. The one that I discovered later was the instance trick. Queue up with a buddy, and don't leave party after you run through the instance. Then you can simply teleport to the dungeon whenever you have some player agro. </p> <p> I fished for like 18 hours, getting pwned, and frustrated and I'd log out. On my server, It's alliance heavy, and they didn't much like me fishing there. Not to mention my close friends in vent all had level 80 alliance toons.... And they thought it was FREAKING HILARIOUS to swoop in and pwn me really fast. Sometimes, they'd just stand on my bobber.... Or they'd roll a noobie alt Gnome, and call themselves a "Crotch Gnome" and just stand at my crotch (I was a blood elf at the time)</p> <p>I really did enjoy catching that fish though... I wish there were more rare fish achievements to be honest... It's a thrill fighting off a swarm of people with your fishing pole... </p> <p>Sometimes my friends and I would fight there for hours... I'm a lock, and my friend is an Enhance shaman. He has a fetish for pvp. As did I back then. So we'd just fish and fight all day. &gt;.&lt;</p> <p>Happy fishing to you, sir! </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-the-fishing-diplomat-and-the-horde/page/2#post-10589 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:35:11 +0000 Badunkadunk 10589@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I caught Ironjaw on my DK long ago in the lava of Ironforge. Went there today with my pally, trying to do the trick of standing behind the wheel and fishing again... turns out lava is no longer fishable :( jumped on an old ally toon to confirm. So only one other good spot in ironforge, that cove lake thingy, try the sleeping trick again i guess. On my server, the alliance refuse to give a fisherman a break though, and i have lumps from 5 different alliance toons on my head to prove it... hate getting pwned by 5 toons lol, but what do you expect i guess, this is just a game and i am in their city lol</p> <p>in short, no more fishing in lava </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/catching-old-ironjaw-as-horde#post-10486 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:25:24 +0000 camro 10486@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I went in around midnight, died three times getting to the Forlorn Cavern. But rezzed the last time right next to hit, headed to the back of the cave and fished for 30 minutes and got Old Ironjaw. I'm still trying to get Old Crafty in Orgrimmar. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/how-to-catch-iron-jaw-for-horde#post-10411 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:12:23 +0000 chiwa 10411@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I caught him as horde on my last water walking pot. I am a rogue, so stealthing in was no problem. I had to dodge a few hunters who spotted me, but not too bad. I was worried about having to leave when I got him. I think Old crafty took me more casts </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw/page/5#post-10317 Sat, 14 May 2011 03:02:00 +0000 Nicknich 10317@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Got old Ironjaw on my 5th cast and old Crafty on my 9th cast. That seems like luck. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-3#post-10221 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:57:12 +0000 el 10221@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>This changed in patch 3.1. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-3#post-10220 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:15:38 +0000 AldursApprentice 10220@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Decided to try a stint for Old Ironjaw. Started in the Forlorn Cavern. Didn't catch him after a while, so I decided to move to a new location. Ran into the Mystic Ward and tried to cast in the pool there. Was given the message: "There aren't any fish here." Went to the Great Forge; same message. Guess it's just the Forlorn Cavern now. Anyone else get the same? </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/luckiest-fisherman-in-the-game#post-10213 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:39:27 +0000 Renetta 10213@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I got old ironjaw on the first (!) cast. But I have paid dearly for that kind of luck with other things such as the turtle or the one that didn't get away. In fact I cannot even get the vendorfish right now, leave alone anything bloated (I got some before they counted). </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/luckiest-fisherman-in-the-game#post-10212 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:14:52 +0000 pepeu 10212@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I just caught my second Old Crafty. The first one was with my warrior after 320+ casts. (later that very same day I got Old Ironjaw after 287 casts) Today, I thought I was going for the same with my druid and, I got it the very first cast! I couldn't believe it! Diplomat and Old Crafty in one throw. I was suddenly one of those you just hear about or is mentioned to point out that these are just by pure luck. I stood behind the waterfall for about half a minute, double and triple checking my bag to see that it really was there. Now, I'm trying for the Old Ironjaw with this character, but no luck just yet. I hoped that I would get that one as well on my first cast. That would have been über epic! :OD </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/luckiest-fisherman-in-the-game#post-10207 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:13:10 +0000 Dethblo 10207@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I renounce my claim of luckiest fisherman. Several months after snagging Crafty with just 54 casts I just spent 2504 casts and several days to land Ironjaw. Grats WoW. You pwn me. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw/page/4#post-10112 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:59:14 +0000 Grainne 10112@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I caught him last night after fishing for about 40 minutes. Alliance turned up a couple of times but I just logged and returned after a cuppa - after all, I came to fish not fight ;) </p> <p>Flew sraight in through the main gates and picked up a trail of guards, lol. I did die once, but made it all the way to the cavern before that happened, so when I res'd I was fine. </p> <p>Caught at 3:30am with the Bone Fishing Pole. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw/page/4#post-10100 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:42:55 +0000 adfgnomas 10100@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I wasn't very lucky:<br /> - spend about 210 minutes to catch Old Ironjaw.<br /> 860 casts:<br /> Raw Brilliant Smallfish - 136<br /> Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper - 535<br /> Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish - 182<br /> 17 Pound Catfish - 1<br /> 19 Pound Catfish - 2<br /> 22 Pound Catfish - 1<br /> Lesser Mana Potion - 2<br /> OLD IRONJAW - 1 </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw/page/4#post-9915 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:02:22 +0000 aiyaisugarhi 9915@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>12-30-2010</p> <p>I decided to go for Old Ironjaw for the first time today. With my lvl 75 BElf Hunter, I used the recommended path through the front entrance. After several corpse walks, I made it to the back of the pool and lay down. Luckily, since it was the middle of the night, there were no Alliance players around. Here are my stats:</p> <p>Time: 24min (3:12 Server Time)<br /> Casts: 80<br /> Starting Skill Lvl: 280<br /> Rod: Nat's Lucky Fishing Pole (+25)<br /> Lures: Bright Baubles (+75) x3<br /> Loot: Longjaw Mud Snapper x53<br /> Bristle Whisker Catfish x13<br /> Brilliant Smallfish x12<br /> 19 Pound Catfish x1<br /> Old Ironjaw: x1 :D<br /> Ending Skill Lvl: 295</p> <p>All in all, a productive night. I think I'll go make some attempts at Old Crafty before I turn in. Best of luck! </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw/page/4#post-9473 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:40:07 +0000 Apachecow 9473@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>11-27-2010<br /> First time fishing for Old Ironjaw:</p> <p>30 Longjaw Mud Snappers<br /> 13 Brilliant Smallfish<br /> 12 Bristle Whisker Catfish<br /> 1 Old Ironjaw</p> <p>Got pretty lucky this time. Now to get Old Crafty. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw/page/4#post-9383 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:41:43 +0000 Morrow 9383@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Longjaw Mud Snapper 459 (58.10%)</p> <p>Bristle Whisker Catfish 182 (23.04%)</p> <p>Brilliant Smallfish 138 (17.49%)</p> <p>Lesser Mana Potion 3 (00.38%)</p> <p>Lesser Healing Potion 3 (00.38%)</p> <p>Red Leather Bag 1 (00.13%)</p> <p>Gypsy Gloves 1 (00.13%)</p> <p>17 Pound Catfish 1 (00.13%)</p> <p>19 Pound Catfish 1 (00.13%)</p> <p>Old Ironjaw 1 (00.13%)</p> <p>TOTAL CASTS (790) </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/luckiest-fisherman-in-the-game#post-9375 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:39:45 +0000 Zofian 9375@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I got Pinchy on my 3rd cast, preparing myself for a long run, and was pleasently surprised. Doubly so when I got the pet on the first wish. And I got 2 crocs on my first two croc dailies. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw/page/4#post-9372 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 07:39:01 +0000 Wulvendawg 9372@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Guildies started going after fishing achieves, so I did as well, went after Ironjaw first.<br /> Two days, 495 fishing (max + Arcanite Fishing Pole w/ +5 Line), sometimes used a fishing hook or worm for 595 skill. Stayed within the Cavern. Actually had neat bags so I kept track of my stats.</p> <p>263 - Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper<br /> 93 - Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish<br /> 66 - Raw Brilliant Smallfish<br /> 1 - 19 Pound Catfish<br /> 1 - 22 Pound Catfish<br /> 1 - Old Ironjaw<br /> Too Many - Missed catches due to distractions</p> <p>425 Successful casts, two days of hours of casting. And now, I shall seek out Crafty... </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/luckiest-fisherman-in-the-game#post-9356 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:49:55 +0000 Stalyn 9356@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Well, I caught Mr Pinchy on my first cast in the Lobster waters up near Skettis, and I caught the Sea Turtle while trying to fish out pools to spawn them closer in the Kaluak Fishing Derby. I got the Magical Crawdad on my second Mr Pinchy wish, and I got the sea turtle around 420-430 fishing skill. I had caught less than 500 fish in Northrend and already got the turtle :D </p>