Fishing without any bait can be really hard in ‘Stardew Valley.’ Moreover, if the fish you are trying to catch has a lower spawning rate, no bait will make it an incredibly hard task. This makes bait really important for catching fish in ‘Stardew Valley.’
One of the best early game income-sources in ‘Stardew Valley’ is fishing. For many players, it’s also a top-tier way to earn money. But fishing is not limited to being an income source. It’s a crucial requirement for completing the Community Center bundles, and a reliable way to gain energy. So let’s get to fishing.
How To Put Bait On A Fishing Rod In ‘Stardew Valley’?
Now there’s a reason why many players are unable to put bait on their rods in ‘Stardew Valley.’ That’s because they are putting the bait on the wrong rod. To put bait on your fishing rod and start fishing, you need these two things:
- An Upgraded Fishing rod
- Any kind of bait
Now that you have both these things, fishing can be a no-brainer for you in ‘Stardew Valley.’ Let’s get right to it:
PC: Right-click the fishing rod while holding a bait to attach it to the rod. You can also drag & drop the bait in the empty slot on the rod.
PlayStation: Keep your pointer on the bait and press the Square button.
Xbox: Keep your pointer on the bait and press X.
Switch: Keep your pointer on the bait and press Y on your controller.
There are many different rods that you can use and put the bait on, except for the Bamboo Fishing Rod. For the early game, the best fishing rod on which you can attach bait is the Fiberglass Fishing Rod. However, if you’re a late-game player in ‘Stardew Valley,‘ then Iridum Fishing Rod is what you need to use.
Types of Baits in ‘Stardew Valley’
There are many different types of baits in ‘Stardew Valley,’ which all have their effects and perks. Players just need to be smart in using them as the situation demands. These are some of the bait types in the game:
- Bait: Can be purchased from a fish shop for 5g. Helps catch fish faster. It can also be crafted with 1x Bug Meat.
- Magic Bait: Can be purchased from Qi’s Walnut Room for 5 Qi Gems. Catch fish different from usual spawn time/rate & Fish bites faster. It can also be crafted with 3x Bug Meat & 1x Radioactive Ore.
- Magnet: Can be purchased from the fish shop for 1000g. It helps find treasure. It can also be crafted with 1x Iron Bar.
- Wild Bait: Need level 4 friendship with Linus. It helps catch two fish simultaneously, and fish bite faster. Can also be crafted with 5x Bug Meat, 5x Slime & 10x Fiber.
- Challenge Bait: Can be crafted with 1x Bone Fragment and 2x Moss. Players can catch three fish simultaneously.
- Deluxe Bait: Can be purchased from Willy’s Fish Shop for 100g. Players can also craft this with 5x Bait and 2x Moss.
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After 1.6 update, players can use the Bait Maker to get more rare fish precisely. This means that players no longer have to rely on RNG to get fishes like catfish. sturgeon. With the bait now attached to your Fishing Rod, you can now catch all the rare fish you want in ‘Stardew Valley’.
