Phat Loot Phriday: Nat Pagle's Extreme Angler FC-5000
by Mike Schramm 
Oct 28th 2006 at 12:56AM
Want yet another reason to be Horde (you know, besides that the people are nicer, the characters look cooler, and you can be a Shaman-- at least until January)? Try this pole on for size.
Name: Nat Pagle's Extreme Angler FC-5000
Type: Rare Fishing Pole
Damage / Speed: 93 - 140, 3.00 (38.8 DPS)
Abilites:
- Requires Fishing 100 skill
- Equip: Increased Fishing +25
- That's right, not only is this the rod to fish with, but it's not too shabby for a two-hander, either. Of course, by level 50 there's lots better weapons out there, but there's a certain charm to beating someone in the BGs to death with a fishing pole
- Oh yes, and it's a "Limited Edition"-- check below to see why
If you're Alliance, you can always go for the Big Iron Fishing Pole (found in shellfish traps off the coast of Desolace), but the bonus on that is 5 less than the EA FC-5000, so no matter what you do, you can't match the Horde for fishing skill. Of course, with the expansion, that might change-- all skills are getting a boost, and there's no telling what extras Blizz will have in store for profession skill. But until January, this is the rod to have when you're angling.
Auction Price: BOP from the quest, of course. Doesn't disenchant at all, so the best thing to do is keep it (I've still got all of mine sitting in the bank). You never know when you might catch the fishin' bug.
Update: I thought I was missing something. Trusty commenter zerostars (Thanks, Z!) informs me that both Alliance and Horde can get an even better pole from the Fishing Tournament, starting every week at 2pm on Sunday in Booty Bay. That pole (the Arcanite Fishing Pole) adds +35 fishing, but then again, it requires 300 fishing to use. So until you max out fishing skill, advantage: Horde.
Filed under: Horde, Fishing, Items, Odds and ends, Features, Phat Loot Phriday
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
PsyClerk Oct 28th 2006 1:56AM
Interesting that you looked at this. I just got it a couple of days ago. Now I need to level my fishing so I can use it.
Afroloop Oct 28th 2006 2:41AM
I play the A side so I can't get it but it is cool. About a month ago I went ahead and got my fishing up to 300 just for fun. I hope they will come out with some better ones for the expansion, I enjoyed leveling up my fishing.
Phil King Oct 28th 2006 7:34AM
Haha, I love the opening bit about the Horde.
The fishing is nice, but the pole is more well used against the Alliance.
ZeroStars Oct 28th 2006 9:36AM
Alliance can get a blue +25 fishing pole from Fishing Tournament every Sunday, 2 pm server time.
Brandon Oct 28th 2006 10:38AM
Actually, the Fishing Extravaganza reward adds *35* to your score . . . .if you can get the Eturnium line, it adds an additional +5.
forzaq8 Oct 28th 2006 10:54AM
on my server its been a horde who win in the past month
gotta keep on trying
swiftlydead Oct 28th 2006 8:52PM
how funny. I just got this on my alt today...
horde4lyfe, bitches
Mordiceius Oct 30th 2006 8:27AM
The Arcanite Fishing pole (I had it on my previous toon) only adds 30 fishing skill. It adds another 5 if you add the eternium line to it. But yeah, it's not that big of an upgrade. I would have rather had the trinket.
Kahja Nov 6th 2006 12:12PM
I've got the trinket and the rod from the fishing contest and let me tell you... the rod is worth more when you're alliance side.
Horde get the good rod (for whatever reason) but I still rarely see anyone fishing with me when I'm out in Azshara or where ever I may end up...
Oh and I can match horde fishing skill because I have all the gear from the fishing contest and the better rod... so... NYAH!!
Advantage: me