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== Welcome to the CatsEyeXI Fishing Guide! ==
This guide will review some basics and provide a recommended path to work your way to 110.

== General Information ==
CatsEyeXI uses the following rates, adjusted from retail.

Fishing Skillup Rate: 3.0x [[File:CatsEyeXI ACE.png|CatsEyeXI Accelerated]][[File:CatsEyeXI CW.png|Crystal Warrior]][[File:CatsEyeXI WEW.png|Wings-Era Warrior]]<br>
Fishing Skillup Multiplier: 1.0x [[File:CatsEyeXI ACE.png|CatsEyeXI Accelerated]][[File:CatsEyeXI CW.png|Crystal Warrior]][[File:CatsEyeXI WEW.png|Wings-Era Warrior]]<br>
Fishing may be skilled up to 110 regardless of any other craft progress.

== Helpful Gear ==

Fisherman's ({{ItemIcon|Fsh. Tunica|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fsh. Tunica]]|tooltip=[[File:Fsh._Tunica_description.png]]}}, {{ItemIcon|Fsh. Gloves|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fsh. Gloves]]|tooltip=[[File:Fsh._Gloves_description.png]]}}, {{ItemIcon|Fisherman's Hose|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fisherman's Hose]]|tooltip=[[File:Fisherman's_Hose_description.png]]}}, {{ItemIcon|Fisherman's Boots|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fisherman's Boots]]|tooltip=[[File:Fisherman's_Boots_description.png]]}}) or Angler's ({{ItemIcon|Angler's Tunica|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Angler's Tunica]]|tooltip=[[File:Angler's_Tunica_description.png]]}}, {{ItemIcon|Angler's Gloves|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Angler's Gloves]]|tooltip=[[File:Angler's_Gloves_description.png]]}}, {{ItemIcon|Angler's Hose|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Angler's Hose]]|tooltip=[[File:Angler's_Hose_description.png]]}}, {{ItemIcon|Angler's Boots|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Angler's Boots]]|tooltip=[[File:Angler's_Boots_description.png]]}}) set should be your starting gear. Crafted or bought from other players.

{{ItemIcon|Waders|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Waders]]|tooltip=[[File:Waders_description.png]]}} can be obtained from [[Fishing#Guild_Point_items|Fishing Guild Points]].

{{ItemIcon|Fisherman's Apron|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fisherman's Apron]]|tooltip=[[File:Fisherman%27s_Apron_description.png]]}} can be obtained from [[Fishing#Guild_Point_items|Fishing Guild Points]].

{{ItemIcon|Fisher's Torque|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fisher's Torque]]|tooltip=[[File:Fisher's Torque description.png]]}} can be obtained from golden [[Grounds_of_Valor#Treasure_Caskets|Treasure Caskets]] in [[Outer Horutoto Ruins]] or through [[CatsEyeXI_Content#Domain_Invasion|Domain Invasion]] for 15,000 beads.

{{ItemIcon|Fishermn. Stall|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fishermen's Stall]]|tooltip=[[File:Fishermn. Stall description.png]]}} can be obtained by purchasing an {{ItemIcon|Fishermn. Emblem|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fishermn. Emblem]]|tooltip=[[File:Fishermn. Emblem description.png]]}} with [[Fishing#Guild_Point_items|Fishing Guild Points]] then trading it with the following items to a [[CatsEyeXI_Systems#Synergy_Furnace|Synergy Furnace]]: {{ItemIcon|Water Cluster|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Water Cluster]]|tooltip=[[File:Water Cluster description.png]]}} x12, {{ItemIcon|Beech Lumber|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Beech Lumber]]|tooltip=[[File:Beech Lumber description.png]]}}, {{ItemIcon|Oak Lumber|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Oak Lumber]]|tooltip=[[File:Oak Lumber description.png]]}} x4,
{{ItemIcon|Grass Cloth|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Grass Cloth]]|tooltip=[[File:Grass Cloth description.png]]}}, and {{ItemIcon|Fastwater F. Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fastwater F. Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Fastwater F. Rod description.png]]}}. This stall provides [[Mega Moglification: Fishing]] which gives a +5 bonus to your fishing skill.

Mariner's Equipment can be obtained through ventures, it will increase your daily fishing fatigue so it is advised to obtain this as soon as you can (boots then chest as a priority). More details on the gear can be found [[CatsEyeXI_Content/Ventures#Upgrades|here]].
 
{{ItemIcon|Tlahtlamah Glasses|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Tlahtlamah Glasses]]|tooltip=[[File:Tlahtlamah_Glasses_description.png]]}} can also be obtained through ventures.

{{ItemIcon|Lu Shang's F. Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Lu Shang's F. Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Lu_Shang%27s_F._Rod_description.png]]}}  can be obtained through [[The Rivalry/The Competition]] or brought from other players.

== Fatigue ==

You can use the command !fatigue to view your current fatigue. More details on CatsEyeXI's fishing fatigue limits can be found [[CatsEyeXI_Systems#Fishing|here]].

== Guild Points ==

After obtaining Novice rank (Lvl. 28+) you will be able to acquire [[Fishing#Guild_Point_items|Fishing Guild Points]]. Most fish are not stocked (or restocked) in NPC shops so you will either need to rely on purchasing fish from other players or fishing them entirely yourself.

== Zaldon ==

Zaldon is an NPC which allows players (Lvl. 30+) to trade fish for rewards. To gain access to trade Zaldon you will need to complete the following quests in order: [[The Sand Charm]], [[The Gift]], and [[The Real Gift]]. Once completed you will have access to the [[Inside the Belly]] quest. This is a requirement to obtain the legendary [[Ebisu Fishing Rod]]. Not all fish are currently implemented at Zaldon on CatsEyeXI.

== Marceo ==

Marceo is a custom CatsEyeXI NPC located in Norg at (H-9) which allows players (Lvl. 15+) to trade fish for rewards. More info on the fish you can trade and the rewards you receive can be found [[CatsEyeXI_NPCs#Marceo's_Guttable_Fish|here]].

== Crooked Jones & Sinister Stash ==

Crooked Jones and the Sinister Stash are a custom CatsEyeXI NPCs located in Norg at (H-8) which allows players (Lvl. 20+) to provide a random selection of fish daily in exchanged for a custom currency, "doubloons".

More details and a list of rewards can be found [[CatsEyeXI_NPCs#Sinister_Stash|here]].

It is recommended once you hit 5000 total to buy the shovel as you will be able to do an extra daily treasure hunt for more rewards!

== Fish Recommendations ==

The below recommendations assume you do not have a [[Lu Shang's F. Rod]], if you do feel free to ignore rod suggestions as Lu works for everything. Some legendary fish will require it and also be able to break it, so level Woodworking to 70 to repair it yourself. Otherwise you will need complete [[The Immortal Lu Shang]] to repair it.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Fish !! Level Cap !! Rod !! Bait !! Location(s)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Crayfish|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Crayfish]]|tooltip=[[File:Crayfish_description.png]]}} || 7 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Little Worm|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Little Worm]]|tooltip=[[File:Little_Worm_description.png]]}} || [[West Ronfaure]] Knightwell (G-10)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Moat Carp|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Moat Carp]]|tooltip=[[File:Moat_Carp_description.png]]}} || 11 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Insect Ball|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Insect Ball]]|tooltip=[[File:Insect_Ball_description.png]]}} || [[West Ronfaure]] Knightwell (G-10)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Quus|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Quus]]|tooltip=[[File:Quus_description.png]]}} || 19 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Sabiki Rig|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Sabiki Rig]]|tooltip=[[File:Sabiki_Rig_description.png]]}} || [[Korroloka Tunnel]] pool (K-6)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Cheval Salmon|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Cheval Salmon]]|tooltip=[[File:Cheval_Salmon_description.png]]}} || 21 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Fly Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fly Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Fly_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[East Ronfaure]] river
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Nebimonite|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Nebimonite]]|tooltip=[[File:Nebimonite_description.png]]}} || 27 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Shrimp Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Shrimp Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Shrimp_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Sea Serpent Grotto]] pool (J-12)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Pipira|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Pipira]]|tooltip=[[File:Pipira_description.png]]}} || 29 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Minnow|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Minnow]]|tooltip=[[File:Minnow_description.png]]}} || [[Windurst Waters]]
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Ogre Eel|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Ogre Eel]]|tooltip=[[File:Ogre_Eel_description.png]]}} || 35 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Shrimp Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Shrimp Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Shrimp_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[South Gustaberg]] sea, [[East Sarutabaruta]] sea, [[West Sarutabaruta]] sea
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Coral Butterfly|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Coral Butterfly]]|tooltip=[[File:Coral_Butterfly_description.png]]}} || 40 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Worm Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Worm Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Worm_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Kazham]]
|-f
| {{ItemIcon|Black Eel|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Black Eel]]|tooltip=[[File:Black_Eel_description.png]]}} || 47 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Trout Ball|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Trout Ball]]|tooltip=[[File:Trout_Ball_description.png]]}} || [[Zeruhn Mines]] (H-11)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Icefish|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Icefish]]|tooltip=[[File:Icefish_description.png]]}} || 49 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Sabiki Rig|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Sabiki Rig]]|tooltip=[[File:Sabiki_Rig_description.png]]}} || [[Beaucedine Glacier]] ponds (H-9)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Giant Donko|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Giant Donko]]|tooltip=[[File:Giant_Donko_description.png]]}} || 50 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Frog Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Frog Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Frog_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Rabao]] / [[Eastern Altepa Desert]] oasis (F-9)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Elshimo Newt|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Elshimo Newt]]|tooltip=[[File:Elshimo_Newt_description.png]]}} || 60 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Frog Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Frog Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Frog_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Yhoator Jungle]] pool (E-9)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Crescent Fish|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Crescent Fish]]|tooltip=[[File:Crescent_Fish_description.png]]}} || 69 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Fly Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Fly Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Fly_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[East Sarutabaruta]] Lake Tepokalipuka (F/G-9)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Zebra Eel|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Zebra Eel]]|tooltip=[[File:Zebra_Eel_description.png]]}} || 70 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Shrimp Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Shrimp Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Shrimp_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Den of Rancor]] (E-9)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Bladefish|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Bladefish]]|tooltip=[[File:Bladefish_description.png]]}} || 71 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Meatball|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Meatball]]|tooltip=[[File:Meatball_description.png]]}} / {{ItemIcon|Slice of Bluetail|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Slice of Bluetail]]|tooltip=[[File:Slice_of_Bluetail_description.png]]}} || [[South Gustaberg]] sea, [[East Sarutabaruta]] sea, [[West Sarutabaruta]] sea
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Gavial Fish|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Gavial Fish]]|tooltip=[[File:Gavial_Fish_description.png]]}} || 81 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Lizard Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Lizard Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Lizard_Lure_description.png]]}} / {{ItemIcon|Meatball|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Meatball]]|tooltip=[[File:Meatball_description.png]]}} || [[North Gustaberg]] Drachenfall (F-7/8) accessed through [[Dangruf Wadi]]
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Bastore Bream|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Bastore Bream]]|tooltip=[[File:Bastore_Bream_description.png]]}} || 86 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Shrimp Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Shrimp Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Shrimp_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Port Windurst]] / [[Port Bastok]]
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Mercanbaligi|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Mercanbaligi]]|tooltip=[[File:Mercanbaligi_description.png]]}} || 86 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Shrimp Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Shrimp Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Shrimp_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Nashmau]]
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Ahtapot|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Ahtapot]]|tooltip=[[File:Ahtapot_description.png]]}} || 90 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Shrimp Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Shrimp Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Shrimp_Lure_description.png]]}} || [[Nashmau]]
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Emperor Fish|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Emperor Fish]]|tooltip=[[File:Emperor_Fish_description.png]]}} || 91 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Peeled Crayfish|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Peeled Crayfish]]|tooltip=[[File:Peeled_Crayfish_description.png]]}} / {{ItemIcon|Trout Ball|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Trout Ball]]|tooltip=[[File:Trout_Ball_description.png]]}} || [[Beaucedine Glacier]] ponds / [[Jugner Forest]] Lake Mechieume river mouth
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Dil|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Dil]]|tooltip=[[File:Dil_description.png]]}} || 96 || {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} {{color|red|#}} / {{ItemIcon|Hume Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Hume Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Hume_Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} {{color|red|#}} || {{ItemIcon|Sliced Cod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Sliced Cod]]|tooltip=[[File:Sliced_Cod_description.png]]}} || [[Talacca Cove]]
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Black Sole|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Black Sole]]|tooltip=[[File:Black_Sole_description.png]]}} || 96 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} {{color|red|#}} / {{ItemIcon|Halcyon Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Halcyon Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Halcyon_Rod_description.png]]}} {{color|red|#}} / {{ItemIcon|Hume Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Hume Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Hume_Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} {{color|red|#}} || {{ItemIcon|Sinking Minnow|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Sinking Minnow]]|tooltip=[[File:Sinking_Minnow_description.png]]}} / {{ItemIcon|Sliced Cod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Sliced Cod]]|tooltip=[[File:Sliced_Cod_description.png]]}} || [[Port Jeuno]] / [[Lower Jeuno]] / [[Qufim Island]] pond (H-7)
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Armored Pisces|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Armored Pisces]]|tooltip=[[File:Armored_Pisces_description.png]]}} || 108 || {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} {{color|green|§}}{{color|red|#}} || {{ItemIcon|Frog Lure|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Frog Lure]]|tooltip=[[File:Frog_Lure_description.png]]}} / {{ItemIcon|Minnow|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Minnow]]|tooltip=[[File:Minnow_description.png]]}} || [[Oldton Movalpolos]]
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Gerrothorax|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Gerrothorax]]|tooltip=[[File:Gerrothorax_description.png]]}} || 110 || '''May Break:''' {{ItemIcon|Comp. Fishing Rod|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Composite Fishing Rod]]|tooltip=[[File:Comp._Fishing_Rod_description.png]]}} || {{ItemIcon|Meatball|22}} {{tooltip|text=[[Meatball]]|tooltip=[[File:Meatball_description.png]]}} || [[Pashhow Marshlands (S)]]
|-
!colspan=5|{{color|green|§}}: Fish may be too small &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;{{color|red|#}}: Line may snap
|-
|}


It is always best to prioritize fish you can both level and obtain venture points on. A list of venture fish can be found [[CatsEyeXI_Content/Ventures#Fishing_Ventures|here]].




== Rank Tests ==
Every ten skill levels, you are required to prove to the guild that you "have what it takes" by catching (or buying) a Fishing item of the guild's choosing. This item can be turned in once you have reached an "8" in skill (8, 28, 48, etc.) or higher (up to the cap). Once you have the requisite skill, speak with the Guild Master, [[https://www.bg-wiki.com/ffxi/Thubu_Parohren Thubu Parohren]]

{| class=default1 style="max-width:800px"
! Rank
! Item
! Level
|- 
| [[Recruit]]
| [[Moat Carp]]
| 8-10
|- 
| [[Initiate]]
| [[Cheval Salmon]]
| 18-20
|- 
| [[Novice]]
| [[Giant Catfish]]
| 28-30
|-
| [[Apprentice]]
| [[Gugru Tuna]]
| 38-40
|-
| [[Journeyman]]
| [[Monke-Onke]]
| 48-50
|-
| [[Craftsman]]
| [[Bhefhel Marlin]]
| 58-60
|-
| [[Artisan]]
| [[Bladefish]]
| 68-70
|-
| [[Adept]]
| [[Three-eyed Fish]]
| 78-80
|-
| [[Veteran]]
| [[Gigant Squid]]
| 88-90
|-
| [[Expert]]
| [[Tiger Shark]]
| 98-100
|-
|}