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El's Extreme Anglin' Forums Tag: Old Ironjaw http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ El's Extreme Anglin' Forums Tag: Old Ironjaw en Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:25:19 +0000 Syllis on "Catching Old Ironjaw as Horde" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/catching-old-ironjaw-as-horde#post-1100 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:26:56 +0000 Syllis 1100@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Yes. I also recommend Forlorn Cavern, I was able to fish there unmolested. I hauled past the guards at the gate and straight for the Caverns. Two followed me, but I was able to "convince" them to leave. Actually, I don't think anyone will find their bodies. There were also a couple of low level Alliance who came over for a look, but no one messed with me. I caught about 400 fish before I got Old Ironjaw. gsp8181 on "Catching Old Ironjaw as Horde" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/catching-old-ironjaw-as-horde#post-1096 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:53:49 +0000 gsp8181 1096@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Now, I'm not saying you need to fish for 30 years or catch every fish in the sea to become a master fisherman. I reckon you just need to be determined - determined enough to sit on your duff for hours at a time, doin' nothin'. Marlburo on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-886 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:08:07 +0000 Marlburo 886@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ While i was toiling away in org trying for crafty (1,123 cast in two days with no luck yet) my guildie decided to sneak in to IF. I told her if she got it before I did (I was 500 casts in at that point) she was out of the guild.....I lied....but I hate her lol Slavaa on "Old Ironjaw, A Living Legend" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-a-living-legend#post-872 Tue, 13 May 2008 10:12:33 +0000 Slavaa 872@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Well, It's on the Roleplaying forums now... would someone please go give it a bump... same title, but it might be on the second page now... Pierree on "Old Ironjaw, A Living Legend" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-a-living-legend#post-871 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:57:47 +0000 Pierree 871@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ i would say go for it, but probably in an rp section, normal o boards scare me. Slavaa on "Old Ironjaw, A Living Legend" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-a-living-legend#post-869 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:35 +0000 Slavaa 869@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Thank you for your words of kindness, Maybe i'll post this on the official forums... Pierree on "Old Ironjaw, A Living Legend" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-a-living-legend#post-865 Mon, 12 May 2008 19:17:11 +0000 Pierree 865@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ I loved it, thanks for the nice shot of literature into my otherwise uneventful day. Spellbinder on "Old Ironjaw, A Living Legend" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-a-living-legend#post-860 Mon, 12 May 2008 17:37:03 +0000 Spellbinder 860@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Awsome, i was there right beside you all the way ;) Yohaun on "Old Ironjaw, A Living Legend" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-a-living-legend#post-856 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:57:08 +0000 Yohaun 856@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ I like it! I need to catch Ironjaw myself so thanks for the "tips" ;) Petre on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-839 Sun, 11 May 2008 11:41:16 +0000 Petre 839@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ My lowbie Paladin alt (lvl 26) caught Old Ironjaw in, no kidding, 5 casts in the mage pool. This after it took Petre over 600. Then I maxed her fishing while waiting on rez/rebuffs for our Vashj attempts. A pretty successful evening, even if Vashj didn't go down. Syllis on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-838 Sun, 11 May 2008 02:25:45 +0000 Syllis 838@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ I went there last night, inspired by you guys talking of catching him. I strolled thru the main gate (well hauled butt actually) and avoided all but two of the guards on the way to the lake in the cavern. I doubt if anyone will ever find the two bodies on the lake bottom. I started fishing, and after about 80 or so, told myself I would go to 400 catches and then call it quit for the day. I really didn't expect to catch him the first trip. The 365th fish I caught was Old Ironjaw. And earlier in the day I visited the Darkmoon Faerie fortune teller. She told me, and I quote, "You will find something exciting tomorrow. I caught Old Ironjaw shortly after midnight. Slavaa on "Old Ironjaw, A Living Legend" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-a-living-legend#post-836 Sat, 10 May 2008 20:07:35 +0000 Slavaa 836@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ I hope you like this story on the origins of Old Ironjaw, and Slavaa's mad anglin' skills Well, after finding, anglin' and catching Old Ironjaw, I downed a few celeberatory beersh *hic*, but you may be wondering: how did I come to get in there, well, it's a story that needs to be told, so tell I shall. There I was, standing in the orcish city of Orgrimmar one day, thinking “Well, I’ve helped Old man Barlo, the Shattered Sun Offensive, The Scyers, and the Frostwolves today, killed all sorts of monsters and humans alike, what else is there to do?”so I found myself walking, blinking and teleporting toward the tavern, where there are always adventures to be found. Fully expecting to hear of monsters raising the countryside, demons killing the soldiers, and Alliance plans of attack, I entered the Tavern. I, Slavaa of the Shattered Sun, am very welcome anywhere I go, despite the fact I am living impaired, so I walk up to the barkeep and ask “Are there any new tales being told, and may I have pint to whet my rotting whistle?” “Of course there are Slavaa, but first, and how will you be paying today?” Fulling knowing what these people want I respond “In large amounts, Beer Is On The House!” Which met a resounding cheer from the rest of the bar. “So, of those tales of which you spoke, which is the most heroic and dangerous?” The bartender then spoke to me, of a tale, of a journey, of a legend unlike any of which I had previously heard, this was not one of sword, shield or spell, not primarily anyway, it was of a fish. A fish they call “Old Ironjaw”. “Old Ironjaw was born in Stillwater lake in Tirisfal Glades on the continent of Lordaeron, and there he lived for many decades. Until one day, when the Plague struck. A Dwarf, of Blump family descent, who was staying in the area decided to catch one of his final fish, as even in the air he could feel the horrors of the Plague seeking him, he caught one fish. The fish’s jaw was huge and muscular, as tough as iron, and when this dwarf saw that fish, which he named Ironjaw, it gave him the tenacity to carry on. Through Trisifal he ran, through Silverpine and through Hillsbrad, through Arathi and the Wetlands, and through Loch Modan, and after the days he spent running, spanning two continents and many territories, he finally arrived at Ironforge in Dun Morogh, he said “I must sho’ this fish ta’ me family in te’ Forlorn Caverns, they’ll be so proud’a me. It’ll be our pride for generations ta’ come.” The Blump family was elated to see this fish, it’s massive jaw and power would one day become a family crest. “An’ you lil’ Gubba, I want ye ta’ ‘ave me fishing pole, with which I caught dis’ mighty fish. I hope it gives ye’ good luck.” Now of course this fish was an amazing sight, and even though the only time it hit water since it’s catch was the precipitation of the wedlands it was still breathing, the family decided to release it into the pool across from their house, they carved a notch in the Blump Family Fishing Pole for each time it was caught and released again by them, after a rather long time of fishing (their hobby is fishing) only three times was he caught again. The family no long remains in Ironforge, but their fish does. And he has taken quite a liking to the area.” “Wow” I respond, intrigued. The bartender went on to say that no one allied with orcs had ever laid eyes upon this fish, and from the military precision and defenses of Ironforge makes it seem as if none ever will. I am not the type to back down from a challenge, doctor says “Slavaa, I would advise against you seeing your girlfriend again, she ... she has the Undead Plague.” I respond “That sounds like a challenge!” and rush in, but that’s another story for another time. This challenge was unlike any I had ever faced, if I attracted too much attention the army could be called in, and then that would be the end of me. Nonetheless, I back down from no challenge. Ever. Quickly pulling out my map, I deduce the quickest path would be from the Kargath going North, and so I set out. With a few words of power, a colossal quantity of concentration and a *pop* I arrive in the Undercity and ride my undead horse the taxi wyvern service with my favourite book: “The Bass and You” reading up the best fish catching stratagems. A few chapters later I find myself in a barren wasteland, which is why I brought my map. My horse needs no food or rest, it being undead like myself, and therefore I make record time to fifty foot gates of this ultra fortified city. Ironforge. The first bit goes rather easily, all the busy bodies go about trading and banking. They don’t even notice me under my heavy robe. I even make my way past a few of the drunker guards. Unfortunatly they sobered up by the time I passed the Mystic Ward, and being extremely well trained, they saw through my clever disguise. This when badly from here, luckily none of the experienced adventurers make their way down here, so the two guards were quickly disposed of and hid under a nearby fruit stand (that gnome’s in for a surprise). Using my stealth skill learned from my thieving friend Croaker, I made my way to the Forlorn Cavern, I could nearly smell the massively jawed aquatic creature, he is in for a wake up call. Much to my dismay, the hydrated area of the cavern is very near to the urban area, all those angry residents would tear me limb from limb. In blind hope I search my pack for something that would help in this situation, and I just happen to find 2 potions of water walking I received from Old man Barlo after I helped him catch the fish that was stealing his bait. 17 minutes later, my fishing rod is bending, the line is stretching (I recently replaced it with a spun Truesilver line) and all I’ve pulled up have been Mudsnappers and Smallfish. 19 minutes, still no Ironjaw, and I can feel my feet slipping through the water as the last potion wears off. My feet have almost fallen through, I only have time to catch one last fish. I can only hope. One foot’s fallen through, but this fish is fighting long and hard. If I fall in the water all hope is lost, but this fish is almost here. I pull it up just as I fall under, I see it. But it’s just an inch too far away, conjuring my arcane powers I hit it with a Slow, it’s not going anywhere. But just as I believe it shall be mine, the splashing alerts the guards. It’s no use having a prized fish if it must be buried with me. I must cast like I have never cast before. Thinking quickly I begin to cast a teleport spell to the Undercity, but I combine it with my knowledge of area of effect spells... 5... 4... 3... 2... *pop* *Sploosh* And with a square decaliter of water and a few flopping fish I successfully teleport to the Undercity, among the fish: Old Ironjaw. This legend of anglin’ history is now mine. Only now do I remember, I wanted to go to Orgrimmar... I told you I'd make a Lore/Roleplaying Story of my Old Ironjaw catch Tell me if you like it/think it's just a wall of text Slavaa on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-835 Sat, 10 May 2008 18:27:36 +0000 Slavaa 835@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Why would a tauren need to sneak into Org? and why would you be expecting to catch Old ironjaw there? (I am aware this is a typo, this has been a subtle hint) Yohaun on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-829 Fri, 09 May 2008 16:17:57 +0000 Yohaun 829@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ OK you guys have got me too interested in this. This Tauren is sneaking into Org. Ironjaw will be.....MINE! Calabar on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-821 Fri, 09 May 2008 12:39:30 +0000 Calabar 821@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ I’ve been fishing in IF for each of the Crocolisks in the City quests every since it was pointed out on these forums that the crocs could be caught there. Granted, my server hasn’t gotten that quest very often, but with four characters doing that quest each time and some of those taking nearly 20 casts I’ve yet to see any off hand fish of any type. *shrugs* So I don’t think the drop rate is exactly high. JTF195 on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-820 Fri, 09 May 2008 06:24:48 +0000 JTF195 820@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Grats on catching him faster than me, apparently he isn't as rare as the droprate says he is.... or the droprate was raised... either way, I need to go catch Old Crafty when I get the time. :) Slavaa on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-819 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:15:57 +0000 Slavaa 819@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Well, when I said "I've got my Forsaken eyesockets set on Ol' Ironjaw" I wasn't kidding, 46 successful casts later, Super Happy Dance! I fished at the very back of the Forlorn Cavern with a few Potions of water walking, all the Allies just rode right by (there was actually only 5 or so) without seeing me, I think about 3 of them were the same paladin but I'm not sure... I got killed a few times going in though, and being in the guild <Bringing Down Ironforge> didn't help the peace negotiations... My dad, on his draenei was beside me for some of it, 5 or so casts in, he gets Old Ironjaw, he wasn't quite as elated as I was, and I had to rez under his Elekk a few times, and all those night elves were jerks, but it was worth the time and effort. I even got "Guildy of the Day" just for getting in there alone. I may write a more "roleplay-y" version of this, then pass it in for extra english marks, keep your eyes open. gremda on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-818 Thu, 08 May 2008 18:51:04 +0000 gremda 818@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ Woot! Finally got the *%^*&! It only took 1078 catches. BTW, I don't think fishing in the Great Forge works anymore. I tried for fun a couple of days ago and I got the message about my cast not landing in fishable water. Now I have to work up my courage to go after Old Crafty... Petre on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-815 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:26:33 +0000 Petre 815@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ you can, oddly enough, catch him from the lava in the center of IF. You could probably make your way around one of the pillars there that would be hard for someone trying to kill you to get on. Alternatively, you could fish in the forlorn cavern, its unlikely that a lvl 70 would go back in there since there are only lowbie quests and rogue/warlock trainers. Don't even try to fish in the pool in the Mage district if you're horde. The portal to IF from shattrath drops right next to it. Spellbinder on "Old Ironjaw in 42 min" http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/old-ironjaw-in-42-min#post-814 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:37:31 +0000 Spellbinder 814@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ I just have to ask to be sure. While fishing after Old Ironjaw i have to fish inside of Ironforge right? Like in that cavern? Theres also a small pond outside mages where they portal. But only inside Ironforge it really says Ironforge on your minimap.