Easy Ways to Attach Bait to a Fishing Rod in Stardew Valley

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Make fishing in Stardew Valley easier by putting bait on your fishing rod
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Do you want to equip bait to your fishing rod in Stardew Valley? Whether you play on PC, mobile, or console, you'll be able to attach bait in a few clicks. You must have either a Fiberglass Rod or Iridium Rod to use bait as you fish. Depending on the bait, fish can bite faster, more frequently, or you can find more treasure. This wikiHow will show you how to attach all types of bait to your fishing rod in Stardew Valley on your computer, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, iPhone, or Android.

Things You Should Know

  • You can only equip bait on a Fiberglass Rod or Iridium Rod.
  • On PC, open your Inventory. Left-click your bait, then right-click your fishing rod to attach it.
  • On console, select your bait. Press the "Use Tool" button to attach the bait to your rod.
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Using a Computer

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    Stardew Valley is available on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. On the home screen, tap Load to load an existing save file.
    • If desired, you can play Stardew with a new save file by tapping New .
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    Press either ESC or E to open your inventory. [1] By default, you'll be on the left-most tab. If you aren't, click the backpack icon.
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    You can use any kind of bait: standard Bait, a Magnet, Wild Bait, or Magic Bait. This will select the entire bait stack. [2]
    • If you want to select only a single bait, right-click the bait.
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    With the bait selected, you'll need to right-click a Fiberglass Rod or Iridium Rod. [3] This will attach the bait to your rod.
    • To detach bait, right-click your fishing rod again.
    • Bait will be used automatically when you successfully capture a fish.
    • When the fishing rod runs out of bait, you'll see the pop-up notification: You've used your last piece of bait.
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Using PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch

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    Stardew Valley is available on PlayStation 4 , PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
    • On the home screen, tap Load to load an existing save file.
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    The controls will vary depending on your console. [4]
    • On Switch: press B.
    • On Xbox: press B.
    • On PS4: press Circle.
    • Use the right or left trigger to navigate to the backpack icon.
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    You can use any kind of bait: standard Bait, a Magnet, Wild Bait, or Magic Bait. This will select the entire bait stack. Use the left joycon to highlight your bait.
    • On Switch: press A. To select a single bait, press Y. [5]
    • On Xbox: press A. To select a single bait, press X. [6]
    • On PS4: press X. To select a single bait, press Square. [7]
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    With the bait selected, you'll need to press the Use Tool button over a Fiberglass Rod or Iridium Rod. [8] This will attach the bait to your rod.
    • On Switch: press Y.
    • On Xbox: press X.
    • On PS4: press Square.
    • Bait will be used automatically when you successfully capture a fish.
    • When the fishing rod runs out of bait, you'll see the pop-up notification: You've used your last piece of bait.
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Using Mobile

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    On the home screen, tap Load to load an existing save file.
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    This can be found in the top-right corner, underneath your Gold.
    • This will open your inventory.
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    You can attach any kind of bait: standard Bait, a Magnet, Wild Bait, or Magic Bait. This will select a single bait if you have multiple in a stack.
    • To select multiple bait, press and hold the bait until you have the desired amount.
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    You must have either a Fiberglass Rod or Iridium Rod. [9] This will attach the bait to your rod.
    • Bait will be used automatically when you successfully capture a fish.
    • When the fishing rod runs out of bait, you'll see the pop-up notification: You've used your last piece of bait.
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Section 4 of 4:

Types of Bait

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    This is the standard fishing bait. When used, fish will bite faster.
    • Standard Bait can be obtained from Willy's Fish Shop, a Worm Bin, or crafted at Fishing Level 2.
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    The Magnet is best used if you want to find more treasure when you fish. This bait will increase your chances of finding treasure by 15%, but it won't affect the bite rate of regular fish. [10]
    • The Magnet can be purchased from Willy's Fish Shop on the pier for 1,000g, or you can craft it with Iron Bars at Fishing Level 9.
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    With this type of bait, players are able to capture two fish at once, excluding Legendary Fish. [11]
    • The Wild Bait recipe is gifted by Linus following the 4-heart event. You'll need Mug Meat, Slime, and Fiber to craft a bundle of five Wild Bait.
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    This type of bait allows players to catch fish regardless of season, time of day, or weather. You'll be able to capture any type of fish without having to wait for the perfect time. [12]
    • To gain access to Magic Bait, players will need to gain access to Qi's Walnut Room. You can buy Magic Bait or the recipe to create it in exchange for Qi gems.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Inventory
      2. ↑ https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-fishing-rod-bait-how/
      3. ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/stardew-valley/How_to_Attach_Bait_to_a_Fishing_Rod
      4. ↑ https://stardewcommunitywiki.com/Controls
      5. ↑ https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Bait
      6. ↑ https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Bait
      7. ↑ https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Bait
      8. ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/stardew-valley/How_to_Attach_Bait_to_a_Fishing_Rod
      9. ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/stardew-valley/How_to_Attach_Bait_to_a_Fishing_Rod
      1. ↑ https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-fishing-tackle-lures-bait/
      2. ↑ https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-fishing-tackle-lures-bait/
      3. ↑ https://gamerant.com/stardew-valley-fishing-tackle-lures-bait/

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