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[Contests] stranglethorn extravaganza: pole or trinket?

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  1. The Zerg <Angler>, 5 months ago:

    *ramble alert*

    It seems to have changed over time what is the "good" choice, depends on situation.

    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 :)

    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.

    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.

    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)

    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.

    +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...

  2. Minivini <Salty>, 5 months ago:

    Grank wrote:

    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.
    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.

    I see your point, but frankly anyone that cares at all what fishing rod you're using will inspect you anyway.

  3. Waurlocke <Angler>, 4 months ago:

    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.

    But in response to the question - Definitely Pole. Who WOULDN'T want the best pole in the game.
    I'd much rather show off the greatest fishing pole around, than turn into a fish.
    Also, i like the idea of having a better pole at level 40, than the people who farmed rep at 80.

  4. Rosehip <Salty>, 4 months ago:

    I chose the trinket. The pole doesn't look like anything out of the ordinary.

  5. Trokair <Salty>, 4 months ago:

    The pole, of course. As mentioned above, what self-respecting angler WOULDN'T want to rock the best pole in the game?

    I managed to win for the 2nd time over the weekend... Now I have the trinket too!

    :)

  6. Waurlocke <Angler>, 4 months ago:

    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.
    While i, havent even hit 60 yet.
    Haven't bothered to go back a second time yet, took too mcuh planning and preparation, im levelling.

    But more to the point, any actual avid angler who takes the trinket over the pole will soon hate themselves for their poor choice.
    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.

    In short - CHOOSE THE POLE.

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