Fishing Rod
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Ocarina of Time
The only place Link could use the fishing rod in Ocarina of Time was in the Fishing Hut by Lake Hylia. You must pay the Fisherman 10 rupees to use the rod, and return it when you exit (through manipulation, you can gain the fishing rod outside the hut. See Ocarina of Time bugs.
Link can use the rod as both child and adult. As an adult he can also use it to snag the owner's hat, and catch the Hylian Loach.
Twilight Princess
The fishing rod is an actual item here, obtained early in Twilight Princess, and can be cast anywhere in the world. It is basically just a stick and line.
The only times the fishing rod is required is when Link must catch a Reekfish to find Yeto, and to catch a fish in Ordon Village to unlock the slingshot. The only way to catch a Reekfish is to get the Coral Earring from Prince Ralis. This is automatically combined with Link's fishing pole. Not only does the Coral Earring allow Link to catch Reekfish, it also increases his bite frequency.
Besides this, the fishing rod is only useful as a diversion from the main quest. Link can cast it in any water and catch fish. The only purpose for this is personal record-keeping. There is no reward.
Hena maintains a fishing hut in Upper Zora's River, but she uses her own fishing pole, which is more advanced and controlled differently than Link's.
Phantom Hourglass
Other Appearances
- Link uses a fishing rod in the fishing mini-game in Link's Awakening, but it is not an item, and only usable in this instance.
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