This page summarises how to catch Rockhide Strongfish. For a more detailed guide, see Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza.
About Rockhide Strongfish
Usage: Equip: Acts as a one-handed mace: 46-87 damage, speed 2.50 (26.6 damage per second), +8 Stamina bonus. Requires level 40.
Vendor Value: 1g 55s 56c
Auction Value: Will fetch several gold at auction, primarily for the novelty value.
Catching Rockhide Strongfish
Notes: Can only be caught during the Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza.
Time: Sundays 14:00-16:00 only.
Detailed Guide: Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza - Discusses rules and strategies for the famous Booty Bay fishing contest.
Commentary: Ultra-rare catch from Schools of Tastyfish during the Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza. Unlike the other rare fish, there is no quest involved - just equip the fish as a weapon. The Rockhide Strongfish is the rarest of all contest fish - estimated at less than 1 in 1000 catches. Most anglers will never catch it.
Related Achievement (requires 3.0): One That Didn't Get Away: Catch one of the rare fish: Steelscale Crushfish, Rockhide Strongfish, Baby Coralshell Turtle, 103 Pound Mightfish, 22 Pound Lobster, 15 Pound Mud Snapper, 52 Pound Redgill, 29 Pound Salmon, 68 Pound Grouper, 32 Pound Catfish, 113 Pound Swordfish. All these fish are rare catches, which anglers should expect to catch while fishing for other fish. Low-level anglers can gain this achievement by catching fish found in low-level areas, such as 15 Pound Mud Snapper.
| Water/pool type | Minimum skill | Areas | Catch Rate | Commonly caught fish | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To cast | To avoid get aways | % of Catch | Source | ||||
| School of Tastyfish - Coastal | 130 | 225 | Infrequent catch. | ||||
The catch rate is the approximate proportion of all catches in the area from the water/pool type that are the named fish.
Other Tomes
Learn More
- Valuable Fish - This chapter will help you catch fish of value.
- Pools and Wreckage - This chapter will help you fish among schools and floating debris.
- Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza - Discusses rules and strategies for the famous Booty Bay fishing contest.
- Fishing Achievements - Introduction to fishing-related personal achievements.
