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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
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
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. |