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Fishing tournament tips and strategy for WoW Forever beta. This guide covers Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza tips and rewards.
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Quick summary: Fishing tournament: Sep-Oct. Best location: Booty Bay. Reward: reward bag + 1-100 gold.
Fishing tournament basics
What is it
The Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza is a 2-day event where the first player to catch 40 Speckled Tastyfish wins.
Schedule
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 2 days/year |
| When | Sep-Oct |
| Location | Booty Bay |
| Winner | First to catch 40 fish |
How to win
Step 1: Find a spot
| Spot | Why |
|---|---|
| Booty Bay central | Most fish |
| North / South Strand | Less crowded |
Step 2: Equip gear
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Fishing pole | +skill |
| Lure | +skill |
| Hat | +skill |
Step 3: Cast and catch
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply lure |
| 2 | Cast |
| 3 | Loot fish |
| 4 | Repeat |
Fishing skills
Best skills for fishing
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Fishing (300) | Max skill |
| Cooking | Bonus fish use |
| First Aid | Not relevant |
Loot rewards
Reward bag
| Reward | Type |
|---|---|
| Arcanite Fishing Pole | Reward |
| Boots | Reward |
| Coin | Cosmetic |
Gold rewards
| Item | Gold |
|---|---|
| Winning | 100-1000g |
| Participation | 1-50g |
Fishing tips
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Multiple toons | More chances |
| Fishing from banker | Save fish |
| Trade fish | Sell extras |
FAQ
When is fishing tournament?
Sep-Oct (2 days).
Where?
Booty Bay.
Final verdict
Fishing tournament = rare + rewarding. Best: multiple toons.
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