El's Extreme Anglin' - World of Warcraft Fishing Guide // Getting Started

The getting started chapter contains information for the beginner. If you've never picked up a fishing pole in your life, or have only just started fishing, this chapter is for you. In this chapter:

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  Why Fish?

  The reasons you should learn to fish: Relaxation, food, gold, complements your other professions or class, and more. The main requirement is patience.

  Read more on Why Fish? »

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  Your First Catch

  Illustrated step by step guide to catching your first fish. How to get basic training, buy your first fishing pole, cast, and reel in your first fish!

  Read Your First Catch »

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  Role of Skill

  Introduces the concept of fishing skill, explains how your skill will increase with successful catches, and shows why skill is important.

  Read more about the Role of Skill »

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  Equipment and Pools

  Illustrated introduction to using equipment with a bonus to fishing skill (poles, hats, lures), and catching fish from pools.

  Read more about the Equipment and Pools »

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  Skill and Locations

  Skill needed to cast and catch fish in each area, with a simple explanation of where different types of fish are found.

  Read about Skill and Locations »

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  Frequently Asked Questions

  Have questions? The FAQ contains answers to the most common questions. From "where should I go to improve skill?" to "how can I track pools on the mini-map?"

  Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions »

Let's get started!

• In the next section you will learn about the benefits of fishing. Continue reading »
• Alternatively, jump right in (well, not literally), and start fishing. Skip to your first catch »

Other Languages

Looking for a fishing guide in another language? El's Extreme Anglin' is only in English. These texts might help:

• Français:
  • Le guide de la pêche - Comprehensive guide in French by Deedoohangus.
  • Pêcheur - Official documentation in French.
• Deutsche:
  • Alles rund ums Angeln! - Guide in German by Pietzke.
  • Angeln - Official documentation in German.
• Español: Pesca - Official documentation in Spanish.

Guides By Others

• World of Warcraft: Fishing - Official documentation (European mirror).
• WoWWiki - Fishing - Basics of skills, training and equipment, plus extensive details of items gained from fishing.
• WorldofWar.net Fishing Guide - Fairly comprehensive guide, which introduces most aspects of fishing.
• Book of Warcraft Fishing Guide - Covers skills, equipment and fish.
• Mortal Ken Professions Compendium - Fishing - Basics of skills, training and equipment, with an introduction to the Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza.
• Razorfold's Horde Fishing Guide - Includes training, Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza, and fishing skills by location.
• LockeColeMA/thermalnoise's Trade Skills - Contains a fairly lengthy section on fishing, including raising skills, pools and what to fish.