This page contains the news for the ‘Fishing’ category.
3.3 Saturday Kalu’ak Derby
In the latest test version of patch 3.3, the Kalu’ak Fishing Derby starts at 14:00 every Saturday, instead of Wednesdays.
3.3 Derby Rewards and Pool Skill Change
The rewards for patch 3.3’s new Kalu’ak Fishing Derby have been announced – read below for details. This is useful for contestants:
“Because of the increased concentration of fish [Pygmy Suckerfish], you have an increased chance to catch a shark from fishing pools.”
This pool skill change is more interesting:
“Don’t forget, in patch 3.3.0 you never catch trash from fishing pools, regardless of skill.”
Never catch junk from a pool, even at skill 1. Kalu’ak Fishing Derby rewards below. Read more »
3.3 Kalu’ak Fishing Derby (Update #2.2)
From 3.3 patch notes:
“The all-new Kalu’ak Fishing Derby, a test of fishing skill with a healthy dash of luck, has come to Northrend! Every Wednesday beginning at 8 PM players can try to catch the elusive Blacktip Shark. Elder Clearwater sits in Dalaran for one hour awaiting the return of the quickest, most experienced fisher to bring him this shark. This champion fisher will be rewarded in-kind for returning with the first catch. Those who aren’t able to return with the first catch will still receive just reward for getting the Blacktip Shark to Elder Clearwater before he takes his leave. It is said that these sharks’ favorite meal are the bite-sized Pygmy Suckerfish. Perhaps a hook in their waters will do the trick.”
Via Twitter (thanks DarkMime64):
“Up for grabs – a new heirloom ring!”
Read on for further quest information. Read more »
3.3 Kalu’ak Fishing Derby
Patch 3.3 (currently being tested) seems to introduce a new contest – the Kalu’ak Fishing Derby. Currently it is scheduled for Wednesday 20:00 (realm time). Winning the contest awards the “Master Angler” achievement. This means you can gain Salty by winning either the Stranglethorn or Kalu’ak contests. Update: The contest appears to not yet be available. Forum discussion. Also lurking in patch 3.3 is a new spell for Enchant Gloves – Angler (+5 fishing skill, requires Infinite Dust and 3 Ethereal Oil). Source unknown.
3.3 Cooking Skill-Ups Faster
Patch 3.3 (currently being tested) will make it even easier to skill-up after cooking skill 400: Almost all recipes that use Northern Spices will remain yellow (good chance of a skill-up) until skill 450. See Wowhead for a full list of recipes.
BlizzCon 2009 Fishing
Good to know “Old Crafty” is still plotting his escape from Orgrimmar:
“Big changes to fishing that I cannot talk about yet… We’re going to make it more fun!”
Perhaps based on Animal Crossing – you’d be able to see different types of fish, and cast so that the bobber lands near the fish you want (thanks Mike).
With the Cataclysm, maximum personal fishing skill will rise to 525, with a new “Illustrious” rank. And water appears to move more.
3.2 Hrothgar’s Landing
Fish have migrated to Hrothgar’s Landing, patch 3.2’s new island. Normal catches are the same as Icecrown (a lot of Rockfin Grouper). The Landing’s waters contain 3 new junk items (caught if your skill is to low) – Empty Clam, Torn Sail, and Withered Kelp.
Gone Fishin’ Give-Away Winner
Congratulations to Beverly, the winner of the Gone Fishin’ Give-Away. Mrs Master Dwarf enjoys fishing in the Barrens. She was particularly pleased to learn that the chair comes with liquid refreshment. For some reason. Thanks to WoWTCGLoot for the prize, and to all 262 anglers that entered.
Your cast didn’t land in fishable water
Thuiljos, on the issue preventing many casts:
We are aware of the current issues with fishing. Players who experience the error “Your cast did not land in fishable water” can resolve the issue temporarily by stepping slightly into the water and attempting to cast again.
Standing in the water may help, but is not always a solution – further discussion.
3.2 Fishing Changes [Updated]
From the patch notes:
- With 300+ cooking, chance to find a Waterlogged Recipe (image) in the Bag of Fishing Treasures. Can be traded. Starts quest (requires level 70 and 350 cooking). Turn in for 5 Dalaran Cooking Awards and 250 Kirin Tor reputation.
- Blackened Dragonfin only requires 1 fish to cook.
- Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat can be used to lure a pole the moment it is equipped (undocumented).
