This guide will break down the fishing process, including how to use and upgrade the fishing rod in Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar.

Since Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar is a life simulator game, fishing obviously plays a key role. To collect different fish, you will obviously need a fishing rod in the game. However, the fishing process is not straightforward; it is a mini-game that you need to complete. Therefore, the whole process of using and upgrading a fishing rod can be slightly confusing, especially for beginners.
Here is a detailed article that contains everything you need to know about the fishing rod in the game, including its uses and upgradation process.
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How To Use a Fishing Rod in Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar

As mentioned above, the obvious use of a fishing rod in the game is to catch fish. With its help, you can catch fish of any tier or quality, so that you can fulfill various NPC requests. However, fishing in Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar is basically a mini-game where you need to complete the basic steps to catch a fish. Follow this step-by-step instruction guide for fishing:
- Arrive at a water body.
- Wait until a fish bites the hook of your fishing rod.
- Afterward, a minigame will begin. Now, all you need to do is press the displayed buttons on the screen in the correct order. That way, you will be able to exhaust the fish.
- Once you complete the game, your character will reel the fish in.
How To Catch a Big Fish with Reel Power
However, if you want to collect the fish easily, you can unlock a special fishing technique called Reel Power. For this, you must visit the Bazaar shop of Mayor Felix and purchase the power for 30,000G. Once you acquire the Reel Power, you will randomly get a prompt for it while fishing. Since this is a limited option, use it when you encounter a big fish.
How To Upgrade a Fishing Rod in Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar
In Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar, upgrading your tools is an easy but time-consuming process. Once you repair the windmill, you can take the fishing rod you want to upgrade. Afterward, you need to collect the correct ores. That way, you can obtain the upgraded fishing rod in the game. Below are all types of fishing rods in the game, along with the ways to collect them:
Tool | How to Get |
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Fishing Rod | Unlocked on Day 7 of Spring. |
Copper Fishing Rod | Upgrade Fishing Rod from the Red Windmill |
Copper Fishing Rod + | Upgrade Copper Fishing Rod from the Red Windmill |
Silver Fishing Rod | Upgrade Copper Fishing Rod + from the Red Windmill |
Silver Fishing Rod + | Upgrade Silver Fishing Rod from the Blue Windmill |
Golden Fishing Rod | Upgrade Silver Fishing Rod + from the Blue Windmill |
Golden Fishing Rod + | Upgrade Golden Fishing Rod from the Blue Windmill |
That was all about how to use and upgrade a fishing rod in Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar.
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