Equipment for fishing in Lotro

Fishing poles

Basic Fishing Pole

Text:	"A simple fishing pole."
Worth:	50 copper
Stack maximum:	1
Fishing bonus:	None
How to get:	Placed in inventory automatically by Hobby Masters after training for fishing. Should you want another one it is sold for 2 silver by the Hobby Masters

Yew Fishing Pole

Text:	"A yew wood fishing pole with a wrapped handle for improved grip."
Worth:	55 copper
Stack maximum:	1
Fishing bonus:	+1
How to get:	Can be made by woodworkers with the recipe "Yew Fishing Pole".

Well Crafted Yew Fishing Pole

Text:	"An excellent yew wood fishing pole with a wrapped handle for improved grip."
Worth:	58 copper
Stack maximum:	1
Fishing bonus:	+3
How to get:	Can be made by woodworkers with the recipe "Yew Fishing Pole" if a critical success is achieved.

Lebethron Fishing Pole

Text:	"A lebethron wood fishing pole with a wrapped handle for improved grip."
Worth:	55 copper
Stack maximum:	1
Fishing bonus:	+4
How to get:	Can be made by woodworkers with the recipe "Lebethron Fishing Pole".

Well Crafted Lebethron Fishing Pole

Text:	"An excellent lebethron wood fishing pole with a wrapped handle for improved grip."
Worth:	58 copper
Stack maximum:	1
Fishing bonus:	+5
How to get:	Can be made by woodworkers with the recipe "Lebethron Fishing Pole" if a critical success is achieved.

Recipies for poles

Yew Fishing Pole Recipe

Text:	"Using this scroll grants an Expert Woodworker recipe."
Worth:	3 silver 81 copper
Stack maximum:	1
Result:	Yew Fishing Pole (Well-Crafted Yew Fishing Pole if critical succes)
Requires:	Woodworker Journeyman
How to get:	Can be be bought from Woodworker Vendors for 15 silver 24 copper

Lebethron Fishing Pole Recipe

Text:	"Using this scroll grants an Artisan Woodworker recipe."
Worth:	5 silver 37 copper
Stack maximum:	1
Result:	Lebethron Fishing Pole (Well-Crafted Lebethron Fishing Pole if critical succes)
Requires:	Woodworker Expert
How to get:	Can be be bought from Woodworker Vendors for 21 silver 48 copper

Bait

Notes on bait: Even though the items themselves give the impression that using bait should increase your chances to catch fish this is not proven in any way. Most fishers agree that no benefits are given by bait so it may be better to save your money.

Leech Bait

Text:	"Using leeches for bait slightly increases the chance to catch fish."
Worth:	38 copper
Stack maximum:	10
On use:	Slightly increases the chance to catch fish.
Duration:	10 minutes
Cooldown:	10 seconds
How to get:	Can be be bought from Fishing Suppliers for 1 silver 52 copper

Nightcrawler Bait

Text:	"Using nightcrawlers for bait moderately increases the chance to catch fish."
Worth:	63 copper
Stack maximum:	10
On use:	Moderately increases the chance to catch fish.
Duration:	10 minutes
Cooldown:	10 seconds
How to get:	Can be be bought from Fishing Suppliers for 2 silver 52 copper

Red Wiggler Bait

Text:	"Using red wigglers for bait greatly increases the chance to catch fish."
Worth:	88 copper
Stack maximum:	10
On use:	Greatly increases the chance to catch fish.
Duration:	10 minutes
Cooldown:	10 seconds
How to get:	Can be be bought from Fishing Suppliers for 3 silver 52 copper