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Agoodeffort: /* Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets */

2026-06-11T11:18:16Z

Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets

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	===Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets===		===Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets===
	* Players may craft Leather Fishing Nets (using any leather material type) through Tailoring or purchase Leather Fishing Nets at Fisherman NPCs		* Players may craft Leather Fishing Nets (using any leather material type) through [[Tailoring]] or purchase Leather Fishing Nets at Fisherman NPCs
	* Leather Fishing Nets have a limited number of uses, which is increased based on quality and material type		* Leather Fishing Nets have a limited number of uses, which is increased based on quality and material type

Agoodeffort: /* Fishing Poles Bonuses */

2026-06-11T11:17:28Z

Fishing Poles Bonuses

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	When determining chances for catching Special Fish or discovering Special Fishing Nets, players receive a bonus based on the quality and material of the fishing pole used as follows:		When determining chances for catching Special Fish or discovering Special Fishing Nets, players receive a bonus based on the quality and material of the fishing pole used as follows:

	Fishing Poles can be created with Tinkering in the "Harvesting Tools Category"		Fishing Poles can be created with [[Tinkering]] in the "Harvesting Tools Category"

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	\| +1125 uses		\| +1125 uses
	\|}		\|}


	==Ship Fishing==		==Ship Fishing==

Agoodeffort: /* Summary */

2026-06-11T11:16:39Z

Summary

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	==Summary==		==Summary==
	* Players use the Fishing skill to fish up a variety of items and resources		* Players use the Fishing skill to fish up a variety of items and resources
	* ~~Fisherman~~ can ~~use~~ Fishing Weapons, which are player crafted ~~and use the Fishing skill~~		* Fishing skill can be used for Fishing Weapons, which are player crafted with [[Blacksmithy]]


	==Fishing Weapons==		==Fishing Weapons==

Expo at 00:47, 2 June 2026

2026-06-02T00:47:10Z

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	==Description==		==Description==
	* The Fishing skill allows players to fish on land or at sea from a boat to catch fish and other loot. Fishing requires use of Fishing Poles, Crafted Fishing Nets, or Special Fishing nets. There are many unique encounters while fishing, such as creature spawns, messages in a bottle, and fishing frenzies. Players can even catch creatures to display in an aquarium and compete for World Record catches! The Fishing skill also gives players the ability to fight with ranged ocean weapons. The Fishing weapon special attack is Impale, which damages additional nearby targets.		* The Fishing skill allows players to fish on land or at sea from a boat to catch fish and other loot. Fishing requires use of Fishing Poles, Crafted Fishing Nets, or Special Fishing nets. There are many unique encounters while fishing, such as creature spawns, messages in a bottle, and fishing frenzies. Players can even catch creatures to display in an aquarium and compete for World Record catches! The Fishing skill also gives players the ability to fight with ranged ocean weapons. The Fishing weapon special attack is Impale, which damages additional nearby targets.


	==Summary==		==Summary==
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	{{Main\|Weapon and Parry Codex}}		{{Main\|Weapon and Parry Codex}}
	{{FishingCodex}}		{{FishingCodex}}


	==Land Fishing==		==Land Fishing==
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	\| +1125 uses		\| +1125 uses
	\|}		\|}


	==Ship Fishing==		==Ship Fishing==
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	* Increased effective Harvest/Fishing skill will improve your chances of finding special fish and fishing creatures spawn		* Increased effective Harvest/Fishing skill will improve your chances of finding special fish and fishing creatures spawn
	* Read more about [[Ships]]		* Read more about [[Ships]]


	===Fishing Spots===		===Fishing Spots===

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	===Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets===		===Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets===
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	===SOS Case===		===SOS Case===

	* Players will now be able to craft SOS Cases using the Inscription skill under the Utility Items category		* Players will now be able to craft SOS Cases using the Inscription skill under the Utility Items category
	* SOS Cases are used to store individual SOSes		* SOS Cases are used to store individual SOSes
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	[[File:SOS4.png]]		[[File:SOS4.png]]



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	[[File:fishingworldrecords1a.gif\|link=]]		[[File:fishingworldrecords1a.gif\|link=]]


	==Training==		==Training==
	* Fishing has a delay of 7 seconds per use.		* Fishing has a delay of 7 seconds per use
	* Players can now gain Fishing Skill up to 100, and other combat skills to their normal skill limit, while using Fishing Weapons (Harpoons / Tridents) in combat		* Players can now gain Fishing Skill up to 100, and other combat skills to their normal skill limit, while using Fishing Weapons (Harpoons / Tridents) in combat
	* Players can now gain Fishing Skill when tossing Special Fishing Nets		* Players can now gain Fishing Skill when tossing Special Fishing Nets
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	\| Fish from a ship (will receive Captchas)		\| Fish from a ship (will receive Captchas)
	\|}		\|}


	==Community Videos==		==Community Videos==
	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/lhiaExswLno}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/lhiaExswLno}}

Agoodeffort: /* Fishing Creatures Spawn */

2026-03-24T11:45:22Z

Fishing Creatures Spawn

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	* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net		* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net
	[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]		[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]
	* Players will always trigger a Creature Spawn within the first 5 fishing attempts at a Fishing Spot with a [[Castaway]]		* Players will always trigger a Creature Spawn within the first 5 fishing attempts at a Fishing Spot with a [[Castaways\|Castaway]]

	===Special Fishing Nets===		===Special Fishing Nets===

Agoodeffort: /* Fishing Creatures Spawn */

2026-03-24T11:44:10Z

Fishing Creatures Spawn

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	* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net		* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net
	[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]		[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]
	* Players will always trigger a Creature Spawn within the first 5 fishing attempts at a Fishing Spot with a Castaway		* Players will always trigger a Creature Spawn within the first 5 fishing attempts at a Fishing Spot with a [[Castaway]]

	===Special Fishing Nets===		===Special Fishing Nets===

Agoodeffort: /* Fishing Creatures Spawn */

2026-03-24T11:40:35Z

Fishing Creatures Spawn

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	Players have the opportunity while fishing at sea to initiate Fishing Creature Spawns. Fishing Creature Spawns can only occur when using '''Special Fishing Nets''', while fishing at '''Fishing Spots''', or when fishing at '''SOS locations'''. They will not occur during normal fishing with a fishing pole. Fishing Creature Spawns may result in both water-based creatures or creatures that spawn immediately on the targets ship.		Players have the opportunity while fishing at sea to initiate Fishing Creature Spawns. Fishing Creature Spawns can only occur when using '''Special Fishing Nets''', while fishing at '''Fishing Spots''', or when fishing at '''SOS locations'''. They will not occur during normal fishing with a fishing pole. Fishing Creature Spawns may result in both water-based creatures or creatures that spawn immediately on the targets ship.
	* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net		* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net

	[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]		[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]
			* Players will always trigger a Creature Spawn within the first 5 fishing attempts at a Fishing Spot with a Castaway

	===Special Fishing Nets===		===Special Fishing Nets===

Agweber: /* Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets */ More item usage counts for Ian

2025-10-01T15:02:10Z

Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets: More item usage counts for Ian

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	! Material		! Material
	! Bonus		! Bonus
			! Item uses
			\|-
			\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_leather.png\|link=]]<br />Plain/Base
			\|
			\| 50 base uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_leather.png\|link=]]<br />Exceptional		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_leather.png\|link=]]<br />Exceptional
	\| +4%		\| +4%
			\| +25 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_leather.png\|link=]]<br />Mastercrafted		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_leather.png\|link=]]<br />Mastercrafted
	\| +8%		\| +8%
			\| +25 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_dullhide.png\|link=]]<br />Dullhide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_dullhide.png\|link=]]<br />Dullhide
	\| +2%		\| +2%
			\| +13 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_shadowhide.png\|link=]]<br />Shadowhide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_shadowhide.png\|link=]]<br />Shadowhide
	\| +4%		\| +4%
			\| +25 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_copperhide.png\|link=]]<br />Copperhide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_copperhide.png\|link=]]<br />Copperhide
	\| +6%		\| +6%
			\| +38 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_bronzehide.png\|link=]]<br />Bronzehide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_bronzehide.png\|link=]]<br />Bronzehide
	\| +8%		\| +8%
			\| +50 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_goldenhide.png\|link=]]<br />Goldenhide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_goldenhide.png\|link=]]<br />Goldenhide
	\| +10%		\| +10%
			\| +63 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_rosehide.png\|link=]]<br />Rosehide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_rosehide.png\|link=]]<br />Rosehide
	\| +12%		\| +12%
			\| +75 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_verehide.png\|link=]]<br />Verehide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_verehide.png\|link=]]<br />Verehide
	\| +14%		\| +14%
			\| +88 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_valehide.png\|link=]]<br />Valehide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_valehide.png\|link=]]<br />Valehide
	\| +16%		\| +16%
			\| +100 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_avarhide.png\|link=]]<br />Avarhide		\| [[File:tailoring_fishingnet_avarhide.png\|link=]]<br />Avarhide
	\| +18%		\| +18%
			\| +113 uses
	\|}		\|}


	===Fishing Creatures Spawn===		===Fishing Creatures Spawn===

Agweber: /* Fishing Poles Bonuses */ Added item usage count (why am I doing this for Ian!?)

2025-10-01T15:00:15Z

Fishing Poles Bonuses: Added item usage count (why am I doing this for Ian!?)

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	! Material		! Material
	! Bonus		! Bonus
			! Item Uses
			\|-
			\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_wood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Plain/Base
			\| -
			\| 500 base uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_wood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Exceptional		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_wood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Exceptional
	\| +4%		\| +4%
			\| +250 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_wood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Mastercrafted		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_wood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Mastercrafted
	\| +8%		\| +8%
			\| +250 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_dullwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Dullwood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_dullwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Dullwood
	\| +2%		\| +2%
			\| +125 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_shadowwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Shadowwood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_shadowwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Shadowwood
	\| +4%		\| +4%
			\| +250 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_copperwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Copperwood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_copperwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Copperwood
	\| +6%		\| +6%
			\| +375 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_bronzewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Bronzewood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_bronzewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Bronzewood
	\| +8%		\| +8%
			\| +500 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_goldenwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Goldenwood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_goldenwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Goldenwood
	\| +10%		\| +10%
			\| +625 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_rosewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Rosewood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_rosewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Rosewood
	\| +12%		\| +12%
			\| +750 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_verewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Verewood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_verewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Verewood
	\| +14%		\| +14%
			\| +875 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_valewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Valewood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_valewood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Valewood
	\| +16%		\| +16%
			\| +1000 uses
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_avarwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Avarwood		\| [[File:tinkering_fishingpole_avarwood.jpg\|link=]]<br />Avarwood
	\| +18%		\| +18%
			\| +1125 uses
	\|}		\|}


	==Ship Fishing==		==Ship Fishing==

Agoodeffort at 23:01, 16 September 2025

2025-09-16T23:01:54Z

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	* Fisherman can use Fishing Weapons, which are player crafted and use the Fishing skill		* Fisherman can use Fishing Weapons, which are player crafted and use the Fishing skill

	~~==Fishing Weapon Special==~~
	* Fishing Weapons now have their own unique Weapon Special called Impale that has the following handling:
	** Damage is increased by 100%
	** Impales target, inflicting an additional 60% of Damage to a random target within 2 tiles
	** Damage is increased by 30% if no additional targets exist within 2 tiles

	==Fishing Weapons==		==Fishing Weapons==
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	* Ocean Weapons will continue to use their normal Ocean Weapon-based Weapon Specials, Codex Stances, Codex Finishers, and Weapon Abilities as unless indicated otherwise		* Ocean Weapons will continue to use their normal Ocean Weapon-based Weapon Specials, Codex Stances, Codex Finishers, and Weapon Abilities as unless indicated otherwise
	* Any bonuses, abilities, or effects from Ocean Weapons that are related to either being on a Ship or affecting Crewmembers will not resolve on land (i.e it will be up to players to adjust their Stances/Finishers/Abilities to use ones that will resolve as normal on land)		* Any bonuses, abilities, or effects from Ocean Weapons that are related to either being on a Ship or affecting Crewmembers will not resolve on land (i.e it will be up to players to adjust their Stances/Finishers/Abilities to use ones that will resolve as normal on land)

			===Fishing Weapon Special===
			* Fishing Weapons now have their own unique Weapon Special called Impale that has the following handling:
			** Damage is increased by 100%
			** Impales target, inflicting an additional 60% of Damage to a random target within 2 tiles
			** Damage is increased by 30% if no additional targets exist within 2 tiles

	{{FishingWeaponClass}}		{{FishingWeaponClass}}

	==Codex==		===Codex===
	* Fishing Weapons benefit from Stances and Finishers provided by a Fishing Codex		* Fishing Weapons benefit from Stances and Finishers provided by a Fishing Codex
	* Requires 80 Fishing and 80 Tactics		* Requires 80 Fishing and 80 Tactics
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	{{FishingCodex}}		{{FishingCodex}}

	=Land Fishing=		==Land Fishing==
	* While fishing on land, players will no longer be prompted with a Captcha for harvesting attempts (i.e 100% automated and AFK Land Fishing is now allowed)		* While fishing on land, players will no longer be prompted with a Captcha for harvesting attempts (i.e 100% automated and AFK Land Fishing is now allowed)
	* While fishing on land, players will only be able to harvest Raw Fish (no special items such as Large Raw Fish, Special Fishing Nets, or Aquarium Creatures) and will do so at a substantially reduced success chance compared to normal		* While fishing on land, players will only be able to harvest Raw Fish (no special items such as Large Raw Fish, Special Fishing Nets, or Aquarium Creatures) and will do so at a substantially reduced success chance compared to normal

	==Fishing Resource Map==		===Fishing Resource Map===
	Check the [[Resource Maps]] page for more information.		Check the [[Resource Maps]] page for more information.

	[[File:fishingresourcemap1.gif\|link=Resource Maps]]		[[File:fishingresourcemap1.gif\|link=Resource Maps]]

	==Fishing Frenzy==		===Fishing Frenzy===
	* Fishing Frenzies are special fishing locations that randomly spawn throughout the game world in land-accessible areas		* Fishing Frenzies are special fishing locations that randomly spawn throughout the game world in land-accessible areas
	* If a player makes a Fishing skill attempt near a Fishing Frenzy, or double-clicking them with a Fishing Pole equipped, they will attempt to harvest from it in a manner similar to Fishing [[Resource Maps]]		* If a player makes a Fishing skill attempt near a Fishing Frenzy, or double-clicking them with a Fishing Pole equipped, they will attempt to harvest from it in a manner similar to Fishing [[Resource Maps]]
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	[[File:fishingfrenzy1.gif\|link=]]		[[File:fishingfrenzy1.gif\|link=]]

	==Fishing Poles Bonuses==		===Fishing Poles Bonuses===
	When determining chances for catching Special Fish or discovering Special Fishing Nets, players receive a bonus based on the quality and material of the fishing pole used as follows:		When determining chances for catching Special Fish or discovering Special Fishing Nets, players receive a bonus based on the quality and material of the fishing pole used as follows:

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	=Ship Fishing=		==Ship Fishing==
	* Special Fishing Spots can be found using a [[spyglass]] while sailing the seas. At these locations, a player can use a Leather Fishing Net (crafted by a Tailor from the various leather types) for a chance to pull up aquarium fish, delectable fish, or fishing spawns.		* Special Fishing Spots can be found using a [[spyglass]] while sailing the seas. At these locations, a player can use a Leather Fishing Net (crafted by a Tailor from the various leather types) for a chance to pull up aquarium fish, delectable fish, or fishing spawns.
	* Players can also use fishing poles in open water. Using fishing poles on a ship, players will be able to harvest Raw Fish, Special Cooking Fish (such as Raw Large Fish, Raw Lobster, Raw Crab), and Special Fishing Nets, but not [[Aquarium]] Creatures		* Players can also use fishing poles in open water. Using fishing poles on a ship, players will be able to harvest Raw Fish, Special Cooking Fish (such as Raw Large Fish, Raw Lobster, Raw Crab), and Special Fishing Nets, but not [[Aquarium]] Creatures
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	==Fishing Spots==		===Fishing Spots===

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	==Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets==		===Player Crafted Leather Fishing Nets===
	* Players may craft Leather Fishing Nets (using any leather material type) through Tailoring or purchase Leather Fishing Nets at Fisherman NPCs		* Players may craft Leather Fishing Nets (using any leather material type) through Tailoring or purchase Leather Fishing Nets at Fisherman NPCs
	* Leather Fishing Nets have a limited number of uses, which is increased based on quality and material type		* Leather Fishing Nets have a limited number of uses, which is increased based on quality and material type
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	==Fishing Creatures Spawn==		===Fishing Creatures Spawn===
	Players have the opportunity while fishing at sea to initiate Fishing Creature Spawns. Fishing Creature Spawns can only occur when using '''Special Fishing Nets''', while fishing at '''Fishing Spots''', or when fishing at '''SOS locations'''. They will not occur during normal fishing with a fishing pole. Fishing Creature Spawns may result in both water-based creatures or creatures that spawn immediately on the targets ship.		Players have the opportunity while fishing at sea to initiate Fishing Creature Spawns. Fishing Creature Spawns can only occur when using '''Special Fishing Nets''', while fishing at '''Fishing Spots''', or when fishing at '''SOS locations'''. They will not occur during normal fishing with a fishing pole. Fishing Creature Spawns may result in both water-based creatures or creatures that spawn immediately on the targets ship.
	* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net		* When a [[Sea Serpent]] appears as a creature spawn it will always have a Special Fishing Net
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	[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]		[[File:wiki-fishing-grizz-drowneddragon.gif\|link=]]

	==Special Fishing Nets==		===Special Fishing Nets===
	* Special Fishing Nets are single use items that may be thrown from a ship into the water		* Special Fishing Nets are single use items that may be thrown from a ship into the water
	* Once thrown, a Special Fishing Net has a 75% chance to generate a Fishing Creature Spawn or a 25% chance for the player to catch a Special Fish		* Once thrown, a Special Fishing Net has a 75% chance to generate a Fishing Creature Spawn or a 25% chance for the player to catch a Special Fish
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	[[File:wiki-fishing-specialfishingnet.png\|link=]]		[[File:wiki-fishing-specialfishingnet.png\|link=]]

	==Messages in a Bottle/SOS==		===Messages in a Bottle/SOS===
	* SOSes have no expiration date		* SOSes have no expiration date
	* Double click a Message in a Bottle to receive an SOS		* Double click a Message in a Bottle to receive an SOS