http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket Discussion about fishing in World of Warcraft. en-US Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:18:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.3 q http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/search.php http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket/page/2#post-8309 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:03:55 +0000 Waurlocke 8309@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I love it when 80's stop fishing to inspect me, and i can proudly know that they are looking at my pole, which is superior to their epic kalu'ak pole with only +30.<br /> While i, havent even hit 60 yet.<br /> Haven't bothered to go back a second time yet, took too mcuh planning and preparation, im levelling.</p> <p>But more to the point, any actual avid angler who takes the trinket over the pole will soon hate themselves for their poor choice.<br /> Just like the Lock quest for the Scythe type weapon, although its not a better upgrade than the rest of the rewards... IT'S A SCYTHE.</p> <p>In short - CHOOSE THE POLE. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket/page/2#post-8237 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:54:20 +0000 Trokair 8237@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>The pole, of course. As mentioned above, what self-respecting angler WOULDN'T want to rock the best pole in the game?</p> <p>I managed to win for the 2nd time over the weekend... Now I have the trinket too!</p> <p>:) </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket/page/2#post-8219 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:19:28 +0000 Rosehip 8219@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I chose the trinket. The pole doesn't look like anything out of the ordinary. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket/page/2#post-8217 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 07:56:49 +0000 Waurlocke 8217@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Just won at level 40, planned for entire week, couldn't believe it when i won, as someone hearthed just behind me and i had a few mistakes with bad casting and things.</p> <p>But in response to the question - Definitely Pole. Who WOULDN'T want the best pole in the game.<br /> I'd much rather show off the greatest fishing pole around, than turn into a fish.<br /> Also, i like the idea of having a better pole at level 40, than the people who farmed rep at 80. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket/page/2#post-8129 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:33:23 +0000 Minivini 8129@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p><cite>Grank <a href="http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-8072" title="View original post.">wrote</a>:</cite></p> <blockquote><p>The last two comments gave me food for thought. I've always wanted an overhaul to the look of the Arcanite Fishing Pole, but on reflection I'd rather have it stay the same than become some gaudy monstrosity like the Northrend poles. I'd like a simple change like keeping the same model and making the pole electric blue or some other subtle change to let people know that you aren't using a plain old Strong Fishing Pole.<br /> Edit: In response to the original question: I went pole first then trinket for my second win. No angler's gear is complete without that pole.</p></blockquote> <p>I see your point, but frankly anyone that cares at all what fishing rod you're using will inspect you anyway. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket/page/2#post-8111 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:54:56 +0000 The Zerg 8111@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>*ramble alert*</p> <p>It seems to have changed over time what is the "good" choice, depends on situation.</p> <p>My first win was at level 30 on the first sunday of a TBC launch server, and the trinket was very handy leveling in certain zones. I wore it full-time for many levels due to the general lack of solo quest trinkets. It was also awesome to go fishmode in town (TB pond) and whenever else I could in groups or raids like SSC :)</p> <p>I won again at level 49 the next sunday for the pole, but it was awhile before I had the "free time" (level 70 and clearing karazhan, waiting for 25 people geared enough for gruul) to skill up and equip it.</p> <p>Before the contest was associated with achievements/title seekers, only fishing nuts or OCDs did it with any seriousness. It was pretty slow and quiet on the various servers I did it on, I felt no real pressure, had no harassment at all and enjoyed winning the contest on a couple more characters as well.</p> <p>3.0 sure did change that, I absolutely hate the contest now and don't know what demon made me do it on my DK and new druid. Probably the same demon making me finish 3 more purple protos in July and the 7th in Oct. (I really hate brewfest, and slow flightpaths in general)</p> <p>Before they changed how fishing skill worked, the pole was a no-brainer except for rare situations like my first. Now that skill means very little (almost everything you want is in pools) its a toss-up to your vanity or perfectionism.</p> <p>+10 skill that rarely matters versus the easy to get jeweled pole that looks so much better on many characters, and you can drag the trinket out of the bank to play in the fountain. They really should update the pole graphic... </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-8072 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:04:04 +0000 Grank 8072@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>The last two comments gave me food for thought. I've always wanted an overhaul to the look of the Arcanite Fishing Pole, but on reflection I'd rather have it stay the same than become some gaudy monstrosity like the Northrend poles. I'd like a simple change like keeping the same model and making the pole electric blue or some other subtle change to let people know that you aren't using a plain old Strong Fishing Pole.</p> <p>Edit: In response to the original question: I went pole first then trinket for my second win. No angler's gear is complete without that pole. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-8026 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:28:37 +0000 Minivini 8026@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I like the way the pole looks. It's the best item in the game but just looks like any old rod, it's understated. Maybe I like that because I am British.</p> <p>Anyway the key thing for me is that it goes really well with my fishing gear, compared to the more "fancy" poles that you would never actually see anyone in real life using. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7998 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:50:05 +0000 Lou Buitton 7998@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>..as far as all the 'oh i wish the pole looked cooler'...barf.</p> <p>the pole rocks because its simple. it speaks for itself. the last thing i want is a pole that might draw any attention away from my incredibly over-sized, ridiculously-monstrous, outlandishly-stupid-even-for-a-fantasyworld "cloth" shoulders. ....or my similiary stupendous "caster" sword that's about 1/2 my size.</p> <p>the pole is nice change from the average over-done epic items. i sooooo hope it doesn't get updated. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7997 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:47:03 +0000 Lou Buitton 7997@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I have both and what no one mentions is that the trinket actually kinda sucks (especially for locks as it's only 5% faster than Unending Breath). </p> <p>*It has a 30 second cooldown when equipped so you have to plan ahead.<br /> *You pop out of form whenever you hit air bubbles which is very annoying.<br /> *Any damage or casting breaks form.</p> <p>DEFINATELY pole first. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7461 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:28:07 +0000 Marlburo 7461@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>back in the day I felt the pole was the only way to go. but since they came out with all the cool looking poles (jeweled, bone, kaluak) I find i like the flash more than the extra skill points </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7442 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:46:32 +0000 Thalen 7442@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>It was a very tough choice for me. I loved the idea of the pole and the +fishing, but when I won it was the first week of the tournament, and the thought of being the only person on the server with the trinket to show off won me over. And BOY did I show it off! I met a lot of people swimming around with that, some of then I still keep in contact with.</p> <p>I did go back and get the pole though ;-) </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7366 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:34:57 +0000 Shalura 7366@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I've got both. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7061 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:49:30 +0000 Kiingy 7061@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p><cite>X-Rok <a href="http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7057" title="View original post.">wrote</a>:</cite></p> <blockquote><p>Hook of the Master Angler still has it's uses, it's useable indoors when you can't mount up on the turtle for the speed boost...</p></blockquote> <p>Waterwalk Elixir + aspect </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7058 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:18:13 +0000 Ingensu 7058@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I took the trinket. :D The pole's cool, but the bonus just wasn't enough for me tbh.</p> <p>The trinket's great because it's unique. Everyone can get some kind of fishing pole, but you can only turn into a fish if you win the contest and pick that reward. It's very nice for when I go out mining because I can reach underwater nodes very quickly. If I know I'm going to be swimming, I equip the trinket ahead of time. :D It's a real time-saver, and nothing beats turning into a fish at random! </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7057 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:17:08 +0000 X-Rok 7057@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Hook of the Master Angler still has it's uses, it's useable indoors when you can't mount up on the turtle for the speed boost... </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7042 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:53:06 +0000 Kiingy 7042@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I got the fishing pole when I won it and I'm glad I did. Now that there's a Sea Turtle the swim speed bonus of the trinket is obsolete. </p> <p>As for the underwater breathing part of the trinket, I have my trusty ring for that :)<br /> <a href="http://www.wowhead.com/?item=21526" title="Wowhead - Band of Icy Depths." class="nocolor">Band of Icy Depths</a> </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7027 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:28:21 +0000 renork 7027@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>I used to always say that u were better off taking the pole but when I heard about cataclysm I changed my turn-in macro for the trink. Won the trink and am going to keep trying for the pole. Faster swim speed I think will come in handy for cataclysm; maybe even keep it equipped the entire leveling time. </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7014 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:12:06 +0000 Alaylith 7014@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>Back then I was really not sure what to take.</p> <p>I won long before BC, so the extravaganza pole was the best for Alliance (the Horde had their quest pole from Desolace), but I had more interest in the trinket.</p> <p>So the first time I choose the trinket.<br /> Some weeks later I got the pole and I am still using it (even after being able to buy the pole from the Kaluak). ^.^</p> <p>As you said, the +fishing isn't so important anymore but the sad thing about the trinket is the 30 seconds cooldown. I still got it in my bag, but I just don't use it anymore. I am way faster just swimming instead of waiting until I can use the trinket (and now of course you got flying, so it's even less usefull).<br /> It's only a fun item for very rare moments - but then it is still awesome. :D </p> http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/topic/stranglethorn-extravaganza-pole-or-trinket#post-7011 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:33:58 +0000 jeraz 7011@http://www.elsanglin.com/forums/ <p>i never won it but i would go for the pole, like stikman said there is a much bigger chance that you will use the pole more than the trinkent and the pole is and (i'm pretty sure) will be the best fishing pole in the game. i also agree that the pole needs to look a bit cooler or somthing because if you look at the jeweled or ghost pole's from the dalaran daily's they look much cooler.. </p>