What is Fishing Rod in Minecraft?
A Fishing Rod is a tool in Minecraft used for catching fish and other items from water. It is a simple but very rewarding tool that can provide you with a steady source of food, treasure, and other useful materials. When you use a Fishing Rod, you cast a line into the water and wait for a bite. You can catch different types of fish, like cod, salmon, pufferfish, and tropical fish, which are great for eating. But fishing is not just about fish. You can also reel in a variety of treasure items, such as enchanted books, saddles, name tags, and even other fishing rods. Sometimes you might just catch junk, like leather boots or lily pads. The Fishing Rod is a relaxing and surprisingly profitable tool for any player.
How to get Fishing Rod in Minecraft
There are a few ways to get a Fishing Rod. The most common way is to craft one. The recipe is simple: you need three sticks and two pieces of string. You can get sticks from wood planks, and string is dropped by spiders or can be found in cobwebs. On a crafting table, arrange the three sticks diagonally and the two strings vertically below the last two sticks. You can also get a Fishing Rod as a drop from Drowned mobs, which sometimes carry one. It can also be caught as a treasure item while you are fishing, so you can sometimes catch a new rod with your old one. Additionally, you can buy a Fishing Rod from a fisherman villager in exchange for emeralds. These rods might even come with enchantments, which is a great bonus.
How to use Fishing Rod in Minecraft
To use a Fishing Rod, hold it in your hand and right click to cast your line into any body of water. A bobber will float on the surface. Now, you just have to wait. Keep an eye on the bobber. After a short time, you will see a trail of bubbles approaching it. When the bobber gets pulled under the water, right click again immediately to reel in your catch. The item you caught will fly towards you. To increase your chances of catching valuable treasure, you can enchant your Fishing Rod. The Luck of the Sea enchantment increases the chance of catching treasure, while the Lure enchantment makes fish bite faster. Mending will use the experience you gain to repair the rod's durability. A Fishing Rod can also be used to reel in mobs or other players, or to activate pressure plates from a distance.
How to craft Fishing Rod in Minecraft
Crafting Table
What can Fishing Rod make in Minecraft
Available Enchantments
Unbreaking
Increases item durability
Mending
Repairs item using experience orbs
Curse of Vanishing
Item disappears when player dies
Luck of the Sea
Increases chances of catching treasure while fishing
Lure
Decreases time before fish bite
How to Enchant: Use an Enchanting Table, Anvil with Enchanted Books, or find enchanted items in loot chests. Higher levels require more experience and lapis lazuli.