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ConcernedApe’s 1.6 update ofStardew Valleyhas introduced many items and tools that revolve around old systems already present in the game, such as the Fishing skill. To become a master angular in Stardew Valley, you’ll use various fishing rods to catch these aquatic animals around the valley, including theAdvanced Iridium Rod.
Specifically, the Advanced Iridium Rod allows you to use the best baits available and multiple tackles, which helps you to quickly and effortlessly catch fish. If you want to learn how to unlock and utilize the Advanced Iridium Rod, then check out the tips below.
How To Unlock Fishing Mastery
To unlock Fishing Mastery, and the Advanced Iridium Rod, you will first need tocompletely maximize all five of the skills in the game.Once all of these skills are completed, you’re able to head to the Mastery Cave inthe southeastern section of Cindersap Forest, just above the Sewer Pipe.
The five skills in Stardew Valley areFarming, Fishing, Foraging, Combat, and Mining.Each of these skills can be improved by completing tasks within their specific areas, such as mining for minerals to improve the Mining skill.
In this cave, you will findfive different Mastery Plaquesthat were created by Grandpa,each offering powerful items when unlocked.To unlock the Fishing Master Plaque, you will need tocontinue to earn XP until you have completed the Mastery Bar,then head to the Fishing Mastery Plaque to earn your Advanced Iridium Rod.
How To Use The Advanced Iridium Rod
Unlike all the other fishing rods in the game,the Advanced Iridium Rod allows you to use two tackles at once.There areten fishing tackles available,each offering various advancements and buffs while you are in the fishing minigame, such as seeing which fish is on the line or increasing the chance of a treasure chest to spawn.
If you are having trouble catching a particularly difficult fish,we recommend using two Trap Bobbers with the Advanced Iridium Rod.These Trap Bobbersmake the progress bar decrease significantly slower when the fish moves out of the fishing bar,ensuring that you can catch even the most difficult fish.
Furthermore, the Advanced Iridium Rod can alsoutilize the Challenge Bait,which isalso unlocked with the Fishing Mastery Plaque.Challenge Bait allows you tocatch three of the same fish at once,but if the catch ever moves out of the fishing bar, thenthe amount of fish you may catch will be reduced by one.
