Thread: Guide to Stranglethorn Vale Fishing Extravaganza

Guide to Stranglethorn Vale Fishing Extravaganza, by Fatbeard

Introduction
A lot of people this that it's all about luck, but is that the way to win this weekend-event? Of course not, if you have ever been in this contest you may notice that the same person usually win. Obviously there is something that player does differently than the other players!

These guide goes through a few of the things that will help you win the SVFE.

Finding a Good Spot, is important. On the east coast of STV there is a really good spot, around 41,58, you will know this because there is two tastyfish spawns next to eachother. If there is no one there, you can actually run to the first one, fish everything up, go to the next one, finish that one up, and as I said, if no one else is there, you will be able to fish that again.

Always Fish Alone! This will increase the numbers of fish you are able to catch. Remember that a Tastyfish spawn only has 4-5 fishes per Spawn. So if you have almost finished the one you are fishing, or half-finished it, then it could be a good time to move on. Fighting with someone over a spawn/getting killed over a spawn will only reduce the time you have left to fish! Just move on, there are more spawns out there!

Time to get a good angle, I've seen a lot of my friends frequently getting those "Your cast did not land in fishable water"-messages. This stresses you out, as well as reduces your fishing time! And if you are a good fisher you can take advantage of other players giving up on those "impossible spots". Try positioning yourself so that there is as much water in front of you as possible. If you find that you still can’t hit the right spot, then try moving into the water.

Conclusion
There is usually a lot of people competing in SVFE, but if you follow these simple guidelines, you will be able to be one of the best! Remember, that you might not win the first time, but with some practise, you will become a whale hunter! Screw You Dolphin and Whale!

Yarr, Thanks for reading this guide by Captain Fatbeard, Good Luck landlubber, remember to register here and contribute!

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Goals:


Goal #1: The main goal of the tournament is to be the first to catch 40 Tastyfish and to return them to the goblin contest master Riggle Bassbait in Booty Bay. Riggle stands on the dock just outside of the Inn. Along with the man in charge of the contest, there is Fishbot 5000 and another goblin who give out consolation prizes...
(can be won multiple times, but only one winner per server, per week)

Goal #2: (Consolation Prize) Every 5 Tastyfish you turn into to the female goblin next to riggle bassbait will give you 23 silver
(repeatable, can only be turned in from 14:00-17:00 (2-5pm) on Sunday's).

Goal #3: (Consolation Prize) Bring a rare fish to the Fishbot 5000 to receive "Rare Nat Pagle fishing accessories". There are three types of rare fish to be found, and yes, rare means rare, I have caught the 3 rare fish on 5 occasions in the last 6 months, so you can catch a rare fish more than once.
(repeatable, can only be turned in from 14:00-17:00 (2-5pm) on Sunday's).

Rewards from doing the Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza

First Prize (winning the contest):
Arcanite Fishing Pole (Requires Fishing 300)
A fishing pole (used by Nat Pagle himself!) that gives +35 to fishing.
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Hook of the Master Angler (Requires level 60)
Trinket, increases your swim speed by 25%, Gives UNLIMITED water breathing, and turns you into a "frenzy" fish/shark. Cooldown is only 5 seconds, can be used in combat. DOES NOT STACK with Azure Silk Belt, but DOES STACK with Swim Speed Potions...134% speed swimming for 15 secs!

Rare Fish #1 (Dezian Queenfish):
High Test Eternium Fishing Line (Requires Fishing 150/Level 10)
Use to replace the line on a fishing pole, permanently adding +5 to Fishing Skill to the item.
(Must Be level 45 to loot, can be caught/completed after the winner is announced, but can only be turned in from 14:00-17:00 (2pm-5pm) on Sunday's)

Rare Fish #2 (Keefer's Angelfish):
Lucky Fishing Hat (Requires Fishing 1/Level 5)
Gives +5 to Fishing Skill.
(Must be level 45 to loot, can be caught/completed after the winner is announced, but can only be turned in from 14:00-17:00 (2pm-5pm) on Sunday's)

Rare Fish #3 (Brownell's Blue Striped Racer):
Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots Boots (Requires Fishing 1/Level 5)
Gives +5 to Fishing Skill.
(Must be level 45 to loot, can be caught/completed after the winner is announced, but can only be turned in from 14:00-17:00 (2pm-5pm) on Sunday's)