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Complete Fish It Rods Tier List + Best Baits & Enchants

This guide organizes every available fishing rod in Fish It into a tier ranking system, alongside optimal bait pairings and enchantment recommendations. Discover which equipment delivers value and whether quest rewards justify their grind. Note: Paid Game Pass rods aren’t included since superior free alternatives exist.

Fish It Rods Tier List – All Rods Ranked

Sixteen rods populate Fish It’s waters. Joe’s Rods at Stingray Shores sells most, but premium gear requires island exploration and completion of challenging objectives.

Tiers Rods
F Starter Rod, Carbon Rod
D Toy Rod, Luck Rod, Lava Rod
C Demascus Rod, Ice Rod, Grass Rod
B Steampunk Rod, Lucky Rod, Midnight Rod
A Astral Rod, Ares, Chrome Rod
S Ghostfinn, Angler

S Tier – Best Rods in Fish It

Rod Pros & Cons Best Enchant Best Bait
Angler
(Mythic)
+ Matching stats to Ghostfinn in speed and luck.
+ Accessible via 8M purchase at Lost Isle.
+ Empowered enchant enhances performance dramatically.
Leprechaun I/II
Empowered
Aether Bait
Ghostfinn
(Mythic)
+ Unparalleled luck stats.
+ Catches every fish type without enhancements.
+ Maximum reeling efficiency.
Grind-heavy acquisition through quests.
Leprechaun I/II
Big Hunter I
Cursed I
Aether Bait

A Tier

Rod Pros & Cons Best Enchant Best Bait
Chrome Rod
(Epic)
+ Budget-friendly with 229% luck.
+ Handles rare and heavy catches.
Requires Reeler enchant for speed.
Reeler
Leprechaun I/II
Dark Matter
Aether Bait
Ares Rod
(Mythic)
+ Catches all rarities.
+ Empowered enchant boosts viability.
Overpriced at 3M base cost.
Reeler
Empowered
Dark Matter
Aether Bait
Astral Rod
(Legendary)
+ Affordable 1M price tag.
+ 400% luck potential with enhancements.
+ Outperforms pricier rods with bait synergy.
Empowered
Leprechaun II
Dark Matter
Aether Bait

B Tier

Rod Pros & Cons Best Enchant Best Bait
Midnight Rod
(Rare)
+ Efficient for early/mid-game progression.
+ Simplifies heavy fish capture.
35K pricier than Lucky Rod for lower luck.
Empowered I
Leprechaun I/II
Dark Matter
Aether Bait
Lucky Rod
(Rare)
+ Ideal for rare fish and early enchant farming.
+ Accelerates Stingray Shores completion.
Limited weight capacity.
Empowered I
Reeler
Dark Matter
Aether Bait
Steampunk Rod
(Epic)
+ Balanced stats for mid-game economy.
+ Effective for resource farming.
Slower reeling speed.
Reeler Dark Matter
Aether Bait

C Tier

Rod Pros & Cons Best Enchant Best Bait
Ice Rod
(Uncommon)
+ Superior weight handling at Stingray Shores.
+ Improved speed over Demascus.
Insufficient for rare species.
Leprechaun I/II Dark Matter
Aether Bait
Demascus Rod
(Uncommon)
+ Top early-game luck.
+ 400kg capacity for profitable catches.
Slowest in its class.
Empowered I
Reeler I
Dark Matter
Aether Bait

D Tier

Rod Pros & Cons Best Enchant Best Bait
Lava Rod
(Uncommon)
+ Free from Kohana Volcano’s Lava Fisherman.
+ Decent early-game 100KG capacity.
Limited by catch caps.
Big Hunter I Midnight Bait
Grass Rod
(Uncommon)
+ Useful early-game luck.
Outclassed by Lava Rod’s free stats.
Empowered OR Reeler Midnight Bait
Luck Rod
(Common)
+ Cheap 350 cost.
Restricted by catch limitations.
Empowered I Midnight Bait
Toy Rod
(Common)
+ Free via community engagement.
+ Initial stat boost.
Rapidly outmoded.
Empowered
Leprechaun I/II
Midnight Bait

F Tier

Rod Pros & Cons Best Enchant Best Bait
Carbon Rod
(Common)
+ Reduces reeling effort.
Subpar stats overall.
Stormhunter I Midnight Bait
Starter Rod
(Common)
+ Free initial equipment.
No luck/speed; 10kg catch limit.
Stargazer I Midnight Bait

Best Baits in Fish It

Best Bait in Fish It
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Optimize rod efficiency with premium baits from Stingray Shores’ shop. Prioritize these options:

Bait Effect Cost
Aether Bait 240% luck boost, +20% mutated/Shiny catches. 3.70M
Dark Matter Bait 160% luck, +5% EXP, +10% Shiny rate. 630K

Use Dark Matter for leveling, Aether during events for elite catches.

Best Enchants in Fish It

Enchants in Fish It
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Enhance rods with these top-tier enchants:

Enchant Effect
Leprechaun II +50% luck amplification.
Leprechaun I +30% luck amplification.
Empowered I +20% luck, +10% speed.
Big Hunter I 10% larger catches.
Reeler I 7% faster reeling.
XPerienced I 1.5x experience multiplier.