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So you cast your line out inStardew Valley, picturing the magnificentCrimsonfishyou’ve been yearning to catch. But then, as you finally reel in your prize, a pang of disappointment washes over you. It’s not the legendary fish you dreamt of, but a familiar, albeit underwhelming, CommonCarp. The struggle is real.
There’s a solution to the mystery-fish blues: the Sonar Bobber! This tackle takes guesswork out of your fishing endeavors. Let’s dive into how to acquire and use this game-changing tool, ensuring your next catch is exactly what you set your sights on, transforming you from a frustrated fisherman into a master angler.
What Is The Sonar Bobber?
This nifty tackle acts like a miniature fish finder,revealing the type of fish you’ve hookedbefore you reel it in. With this intel, you may decide if the fish is worth the effort or abandon the catch and focus on your true trophy.
We recommend equipping theCuriosity Lurewith this if you’re using this to hunt for rarer fish. Though, you’ll need to have theAdvanced Iridium Rodto use both.
There arefour waysto get your hands on a Sonar Bobber.
Crafting
This is the mosteconomicalmethod if you have the resources. You’ll need to be Fishing Level Six andhave the following materials:
Willy’s Fish Shop
After reaching Fishing Level Six, theSonar Bobber becomes available for purchasefromWillyfor500g.
Fishing Treasure Chests
You have a chance to snag a Sonar Bobber fromeither a regular FishingTreasure Chest(three to four percent chance) orGolden Fishing Treasure Chests(nine to ten percent chance) after reaching Fishing Level Six.
Traveling Cart
The Traveling Cart also has achance to stockthe Sonar Bobber, but the price will vary between750gand1,250g.
How To Use The Sonar Bobber
Only theIridium Rodand theAdvanced Iridium Rodcan be equipped with tackle. Here’s how to use the Sonar Bobber:
When you’re done using the Sonar Bobber,click on your rod to remove any bait first, thenclick again to remove the bobber itself.On the Advanced Iridium Rod, the leftmost tackle will be removed first.
Using two Sonar Bobbers on an Advanced Iridium Rod won’t give you any additional benefit.
