How to Attach Bait to a Fishing Rod

If you're looking to up your fishing game in Stardew Valley, attaching bait to your fishing rod is a great place to start. Not only does bait allow more fish to bite faster, so you can spend less time fishing and more time tending to those plants that need watering, but some bait even allows you to catch fish outside of their normal spawning times.

In this Stardew Valley fishing guide, we will go over everything you need to know about bait, including how to add it to your fishing rod and what different types you can use to make fishing easier.

How to Attach Bait to Your Fishing Rod in Stardew Valley

Attaching bait to your fishing rod in Stardew Valley requires two things:

• An upgraded fishing rod
• Bait

The Bamboo Fishing Rod that you start out with is great for learning how to master the fishing mini-game and working up your Fishing Skill, but you can't add bait to it. If you've been struggling to attach bait to your fishing rod, the type of rod you're using might be the culprit.

The best fishing rod you can get your hands on is the Iridium Fishing Rod, but if you're still starting out on your fishing journey in Stardew Valley, then the Fiberglass Fishing Rod is a great option.

You can purchase a Fiberglass Fishing Rod from Willy's Shop for 1800g. Your Fishing Skill needs to be at level three to buy this rod.

The Fiberglass Fishing Rod allows you to add bait to your fishing rod by having a second slot for it. The method in which you will use to attach your bait to your fishing rod will depend on what platform you're playing on. Here are the instructions for each platform:

• PC: Drag and drop the bait into the empty slot on your rod. You can also right-click the fishing rod while holding bait to attach it.
• Switch: Hover over the bait and press Y.
• Xbox: Hover over the bait and press X.
• PlayStation: Hover over the bait and press Square.

Once your bait is attached to your rod, you are free to fish away to your heart's content. Or until 2 AM, whichever comes first.

How to Get Bait in Stardew Valley

There are a few different types of bait you can buy or craft in Stardew Valley, each of which has its own specific uses. Check the table below to see all the different types of bait you can make and how to craft them!

Bait	Purchase/Unlock Requirements	Benefits	Crafting Materials
Bait	Purchase from Fish Shop for 5g.	Catch fish faster.	1x Big Meat
Magnet	Purchase from Fish Shop for 1000g.	Find treasure.	1x Iron Bar
Wild Bait	Reach level 4 friendship with Linus.	Can catch two fish at the same time and fish bite faster.	5x Bug Meat 5x Slime 10x Fiber
Magic Bait	Purchase from Qi's Walnut Room for 5x Qi Gems.	Fish bite faster and can be caught outside of their usual spawn time/conditions.	3x Bug Meat 1x Radioactive Ore

Looking for even more on Stardew Valley? Why not check out ourBeginner's Guide - Basics and Features,Things Stardew Valley Doesn't Tell Youor jump back to ourFishinghub.

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