A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 148 New Fishing Rod

"Okay, but if I want to catch these king fish, I also need a good fishing rod. Willy, do you have any recommendations?"

Leon asked, glancing at the fishing rods of various styles on the shelf on the right side of the cabin.

"The glass-carbon fiber fishing rod is made of very strong material and is also very light. If you use this rod to catch that giant catfish, there will be no problem." Willy stood up and took a bright silver fishing rod from the shelf and handed it to Leon.

"Try the feel of it first."

Lyon took the fishing rod and found it very light in his hand. He also tried the reel and other accessories and found that it was much smoother than the bamboo fishing rod he had used before.

"Is there anything better?" Lyon asked.

"Of course, but the price is a bit expensive." Willy nodded, then took out another fishing rod that was shining with a light purple luster and handed it to Leon.

"Iridium fishing rods combine the flexibility of gold with the special properties of iridium ingots, ensuring strength while minimizing weight. They feel like a feather in your hand. The moment a fish is hooked, the rod holder can clearly feel the unique vibration feedback. The special reel and fishing line provide absolute safety and ease during the struggle with the fish. Most importantly, iridium fishing rods require no special maintenance. Barring any unexpected problems, you'll use this rod for a lifetime."

Willy introduced the characteristics of this iridium fishing rod to Leon in detail.

"What's the price?" Leon was very tempted by this fishing rod. After all, tools related to iridium are basically top-notch.

"The market price is 7500G. You want me to sell it to you at cost, 5000G." Willy revealed the price.

"I can't afford it." Thinking of his current savings, Lyon couldn't help shaking his head. Although Lewis provided 10,000 yuan in farm development funds, Lyon didn't plan to use the 10,000 yuan for the time being, and the money he could take out on hand was only a little over 3,000 yuan.

"Then use this fiberglass fishing rod first. I'll only charge you the cost price of 800G, but you can use it first. After the giant catfish is sold, I'll check the auction price and refund you if there's any excess or pay you back if there's any shortfall." Willy put away the iridium fishing rod and then handed the fiberglass fishing rod directly to Leon.

"Thank you, Willy." Leon also agreed with Willy's suggestion. After all, he didn't have that much money on him.

"Why are you being so polite to me?" Willy pretended to be dissatisfied and complained to Leon, then took out a small box filled with wriggling, slender red worms.

"Take this box of bait with you too. It's all fresh and good stuff. It can greatly increase the chances of catching fish. Don't ask me for money. This stuff is worthless."

"Okay, thanks, but I have also developed a bait of my own." Lyon accepted the box of fresh fish, and then took out the homemade bait made of dough and insect meat.

"Hmm? Bait made of flour and a strong-smelling meat? It smells like worm meat. You're quite talented, Leon. This bait might not be popular in saltwater, but it's as effective in attracting fish in freshwater as the box of red worms I gave you."

Willy broke off a small piece of the pink dough and brought it to his nose to sniff. He immediately understood the combination of ingredients of the bait and gave his own evaluation.

"I increasingly feel that it was right to find you after I knew you moved to Pelican Town and give you a fishing rod to guide you on your fishing journey. Leon, you have a natural talent as a fisherman. If you didn't already own a farm, I might invite you to invest in my fishery, and then hand over all this business to you to inherit before I plan to retire." Willy's expression at this moment was a little happy, but also a little regretful.

"You are so strong, it's a bit early for you to retire." Leon comforted Willy.

"Haha, maybe, but sailors who go out to sea are all well prepared. No one knows whether they will return with a full load or be buried at the bottom of the sea next time they go out to sea." Willy sighed.

"You shouldn't be short of money now, so why do you still want to fight on the sea?" Although Willy lives in a wooden house on the sea, Leon will not think that Willy is a poor fisherman. The wealth of this tycoon who monopolizes the Stardew Valley fishing industry has probably been considered financially free.

"I've been at sea all my life and I'm used to this kind of life. If you ask me to stay quietly on the shore, that kind of life will be too boring." Willy shook his head.

"Well, young man, you shouldn't talk to an old man like me for too long. Hurry up and take your new fishing rod and try it out. I'm going to get in bed."

After saying that, Willy pushed Leon out of the house. Before closing the door, Willy reminded Leon, "Leon, if you want to challenge the Fish King, I suggest you hone your fishing skills. Then, prepare 300 pieces of wood and ask Robin to repair the broken wooden bridge leading to the tidal pool. Start with the Summer Fish King."

"I will. Goodbye, Willy." Leon nodded seriously, then waved goodbye to Willy.

After Willy closed, Lyon did not stay at the dock to start fishing, because it was not possible to catch nocturnal eels at this spot. Other fish that appeared in the offshore areas in spring could be caught even without rain, so Lyon preferred to continue fishing for catfish in the river.

However, before fishing for the catfish, he had to go to the Coal Forest to find the wizard Rasmodesmus, because he still had the colorful jelly that the wizard needed. If Leon had not taken out the giant catfish to show Willy and caught a glimpse of this special item in his backpack, he would have almost forgotten about it.

Lyon's style is to act as soon as he says. After determining his goal to find the wizard, Lyon went straight to the coal forest.

The journey took an hour and a half, and by the time Lyon arrived in front of the Mage Tower, he was already a little tired.

After all, most areas of Stardew Valley are mud roads on rainy days. The mud roads that have absorbed rainwater and softened into mud are very sticky. It takes some effort to pull the rain boots out of the mud every time. Even with Lyon's strong physique now, he can't handle it.

"come in."

As a result, just as Leon arrived at the door of the Mage Tower, he heard the voice of Lasmodes loudly before he remembered to knock on the door, and the door of the Mage Tower opened automatically.

"It seems like every time you come to my place, it rains."

Rasmodesm looked at Leon's disheveled appearance and couldn't help but tease him.

(End of this chapter)