Fishing Rod
Solarpunk Fishing Rod guide: what it does, when to prioritize it, related tools links, and practical player advice.
Fishing Rod is a Solarpunk tool. Fishing tool with a later iron rod and magnetic fishing research path.
Quick Answer
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Tools |
| Player use | Fishing tool with a later iron rod and magnetic fishing research path. |
| Best check | Upgrade or craft it when gathering time is the current bottleneck. |
Decoded Gameplay Stats
| Stat | Value | Decoded Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 200 default durability | DB_Items compact row, high confidence |
| Max stack size | 1 | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Recycler value | 1 (Recycler return) | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Item type | Tools, Other | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
| Interaction | Tool | DB_Items extraction, high confidence |
Exact Recipe
| Station | Output | Exact Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Table | 1 Fishing Rod | 5 Stick, 2 Stone, 4 Iron | - |
Unlocked By Research
| Research | Cost | Also Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Fishing Rod | 1 Cloth, 1 Iron, 1 Stick | Only this unlock |
When To Care
Care about this when it shortens the job you are doing repeatedly. Tool value rises when gathering, clearing, building, fishing, or repair work is taking more time than the next unlock would save.
Practical Use
Fishing Rod should be used when it directly improves the current route. Put it near related storage and workstations so the benefit shows up every day, not only when you remember where it is.
Related Strategy
For tool planning, upgrade after the job becomes repetitive. Better durability and speed matter most when the route includes repeated mining, chopping, tilling, building, fishing, or repair work.
Common Mistakes
- Do not craft or upgrade Fishing Rod before the related job is actually slowing you down.
- Do not carry every tool on every trip if inventory space is the bottleneck; pack for the material or task target.
- Do not forget that better tools are route upgrades too: faster gathering matters most when storage and crafting are ready to use the result.