| Fishing might not be the most glamorous or | | | | Baubles and lures will temporarily give you a |
| flashiest skill to have in World of Warcraft, but it | | | | bonus; these can be purchased from a trade |
| can be rewarding, both financially and figuratively, | | | | merchant who sells bait. As mentioned earlier in |
| for those who are willing to try it. This under | | | | this World of Warcraft fishing guide, you can buy |
| appreciated skill is fairly easy to accomplish, | | | | fishing poles that will give you various types of |
| although it does require patience. The following | | | | bonuses. Minimum character and skill levels are |
| World of Warcraft fishing guide will help you get | | | | required to use these enhanced poles. Certain |
| started, provide some tips, and introduce you to | | | | ones are restricted to either Alliance or Horde, |
| the potential benefits that go along with | | | | such as Nat Pagle's Extreme Angler FC-5000, |
| developing this skill. | | | | which is obtained through a Horde quest. Fishing |
| Finding a fishing trainer is your first step; they can | | | | apparel can also give you an added bonus when |
| be found standing near bodies of water. Once you | | | | worn and even further bonuses if enchanted. |
| have spoken with a trainer, you will need to | | | | As promised, this World of Warcraft fishing guide |
| locate a merchant in order to buy your very first | | | | will fill you in on the benefits derived from this skill. |
| fishing pole. You can buy one from any merchant | | | | Focusing on the fishing skill will give you a more |
| that sells items geared towards Professions. Your | | | | leisurely, relaxed gaming experience, but that isn't |
| first pole will be very basic, but you can buy | | | | the only type of reward you will find. You can also |
| better ones as you go through the game. More | | | | earn gold in a few different ways by fishing. |
| details on these poles will be explained further on | | | | There are a few types of fish that can be used |
| in this World of Warcraft fishing guide. | | | | by alchemists to make elixirs, potions, and flasks. |
| When you are first starting out, you should stick | | | | These fish will fetch a very high price at the |
| to fishing in areas associated with your race. This | | | | Auction House if you decide to sell them. Fish |
| will allow you to build up your fishing skill more | | | | aren't the only items lurking in the water. There |
| easily than trying it in a more difficult area. If you | | | | are several other items, ranging from boots to |
| are unsure about the area you are in, check the | | | | gems, that you might be lucky enough to catch. |
| levels of the fish you catch; the higher the level, | | | | You can then sell these items for extra gold. If |
| the more difficult the area. Also, if you have a lot | | | | you are a lockpicker as well as a fisher, you will |
| of misses, you are likely to be in a higher level | | | | be able to open locked chests that you wind up |
| area. When you have your pole, cast it into the | | | | reeling in. These can contain additional gold for you |
| water and carefully watch the fishing bobber. As | | | | or other valuable items. If you are a cook, you will |
| soon as you see a splash, right click to catch your | | | | have yet another way to earn some extra |
| fish. Once the timer runs out, you will need to | | | | money by selling your cooked fish. You can also |
| recast your pole. For every fish you catch, your | | | | increase your cooking skill level as well to create |
| skill will increase by one point. | | | | pricier dishes, most notably the Savory Deviate |
| There are five skill levels associated with fishing: | | | | Delight made from the deviate fish. |
| apprentice, journeyman, expert, artisan, and | | | | If you want a break from running around doing |
| master. The first two levels are earned by | | | | quests or battling enemies, then head over to |
| making a certain number of catches. For the | | | | your nearest body of water and get started. |
| expert level, you will need to purchase "Expert | | | | Remember to boost your skill when you can in |
| Fishing, the Bass and You". To become an artisan, | | | | order to get the most out of this experience. |
| you will need to complete two quests, and to | | | | Follow the tips in this World of Warcraft fishing |
| achieve the master skill level, you will need to | | | | guide, start reeling in those catches and watch |
| purchase "Master Fishing - Art of Angling". | | | | your skill level, as well as your gold, increase. |
| Certain items will give your fishing skills a boost. | | | | |