Fishing Rod

The Fishing Rod is an item throughout the Legend of Zelda series used to catch fish. Introduced in Link's Awakening, the rod is used at the fishing hole to the north of Mabe Village. The fishing rod next appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where it it used at the Lake Hylia fishing hole. In The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the fishing rod is an inventory item obtained from Colin's mother after saving her cradle from the Monkey. In the final battle against Ganondorf, taking out the fishing rod will distract him leaving him wide open for an attack. It can be used anywhere. Another fishing rod, which has a reel, is used at Hena's Fishing Hole. Baits in the game include bee larva and worms. In The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, the fishing rod is an item obtained from the Old Wayfarer and lets him fish from the S.S. Linebeck while at sea.