- The best Rod for early game Fish It is the Lava Rod. Get it for free at Kohana Volcano and then farm this area until you can purchase the Hazmat Rod. The next best and cheapest option is Ares Rod, and whether you have money or luck on your side, go for either Angler or Ghostfinn Rod, which is the best rod in the game overall.
- The best bait in Fish It is the most expensive one, so grab either Dark Matter or Aether Bait.
- When it comes to Enchants, pair Angler or Ghostfinn with:
- Leprechaun II for +50% Luck
- Cursed I for -75% Luck but +75% Mutation Chance
- Prismatic I to activate the Rainbow Boost with 10 less throws
Our Fish It rods tier list ranks all the rods currently obtainable in the game, complete with a list of best baits and enchants you can get for each one. Check out every tier to see which rods are worth your money and whether the rods locked behind quests are worth grinding for or not. You won’t see any of the Game Pass rods on this tier list because there are better free-to-play options in the game.
Fish It Rods Tier List - All Rods Ranked
There are currently 17 fishing rods in Fish It. Most of these can be purchased from Joe’s Rods, the shop at Stingray Shores. But, if you want the best rods in Fish It to catch all of the elusive fish, you’ll have to venture out to the other islands and splash some hard cash and complete some tough quests.
| Tiers | Rods |
|---|---|
| S | Ghostfinn, Angler |
| A | Astral Rod, Ares Rod, Hazmat Rod |
| B | Steampunk Rod, Lucky Rod, Midnight Rod, Chrome Rod |
| C | Demascus Rod, Ice Rod, Grass Rod |
| D | Toy Rod, Luck Rod, Lava Rod |
| F | Starter Rod, Carbon Rod |
What Are the Best Rods in Fish It Roblox?
| Rod | Pros & Cons | Best Enchant | Best Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostfinn (Mythic) | + Highest luck stat in the game. + Can catch fish of every rarity and weight in the game without any enchants. + Quickest rod in the game and requires fewer clicks to reel in any fish. - Quest to unlock the rod requires a lot of grinding. | Leprechaun I/II Big Hunter I Cursed I | Aether Bait |
| Angler (Mythic) | + Similar Luck and Speed stat to Ghostfinn Rod. + Easier to obtain. Purchased for 8M at Lost Isle. + Becomes OP with the Empowered enchant. | Leprechaun I/II Empowered | Aether Bait |
A Tier
| Rod | Pros & Cons | Best Enchant | Best Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Rod (Legendary) | + Available at the shop for 1M. + Can reach 400% luck with the Leprechaun II enchant. - Has been nerfed, so if you get it, focus the grind on getting the Ares Rod immediately after, or the more expensive Angler Rod. | Empowered Leprechaun II | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
| Hazmat Rod | + Much higher weight limit compared to Astral, making it better for catching rarer Fish for a similar price range/ + With Leprechaun II enchant get major Luck Boost. - Speed is slower than Astral, but it's other stats make up for it. | Empowered Leprechaun II Big Hunter I | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
| Ares Rod (Mythic) | + Mythic rod that can catch fish of every rarity. + Has decent base luck and speed. + Performance improves massively with the Empowered Enchant. - Base performance doesn’t justify the price (3M). | Reeler Empowered | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
| Chrome Rod (Epic) | + Great option for players short on money. + Can catch rare and heavy fish. (229% luck, 190K weight). - Needs the Reeler enchant to improve speed stat. | Reeler Leprechaun I/II | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
B Tier
| Rod | Pros & Cons | Best Enchant | Best Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steampunk Rod (Epic) | + 175% Luck and 25K Weight, good stats for a mid-game rod. + Perfect for catching high-yielding fish and farming money. + Helps you gather the resources needed for late-game content. - Underwhelming speed stat. | Reeler | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
| Lucky Rod (Rare) | + Great for catching rare fish. + Great for collecting Enchant Stones early on. + Helps complete the Stingray Shores index faster. - Low weight stat. | Empowered I Reeler | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
| Midnight Rod (Rare) | + Good option for the early and mid-game grind. + Catches heavier fish with fewer clicks/taps. - Costs 35K more than the Lucky Rod, which offers 30% more luck. | Empowered I Leprechaun I/II | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
C Tier
| Rod | Pros & Cons | Best Enchant | Best Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demascus Rod (Uncommon) | + Highest Luck stat out of all the early-game rods. + 400kg weight capacity is great for catching heavy fish and farming money early on. - One of the slowest rods in the game. | Empowered I Reeler I | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
| Ice Rod (Uncommon) | + Highest weight stat, perfect for catching the heaviest fish at Stingray Shores and its adjoining areas. + Better speed and control than Demascus Rod. - Lacks the luck needed to catch rare fish. | Leprechaun I/II | Dark Matter Aether Bait |
D Tier
| Rod | Pros & Cons | Best Enchant | Best Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Rod (Common) | + Free to get. Join the game’s Roblox community and like the game to get this rod from outside the Rod Shop. + Improves your luck stat and speed. - Becomes obsolete pretty quickly. | Empowered Leprechaun I/II | Midnight Bait |
| Luck Rod (Common) | + Only costs 350. - Has a rarity and weight cap for the fish it can catch. | Empowered I | Midnight Bait |
| Grass Rod (Uncommon) | + Offers good luck for early-game grind. - Lava Rod (free-to-obtain) offers similar stats. | Empowered OR Reeler | Midnight Bait |
| Lava Rod (Uncommon) | + Free to get. Talk to the Lava Fisherman at Kohana Volcano. + 100KG weight capacity, more than many early-game rods. - Has a rarity and weight cap for the fish it can catch. | Big Hunter I | Midnight Bait |
F Tier
| Rod | Pros & Cons | Best Enchant | Best Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Rod (Common) | + Free. - Zero luck. - Zero speed. - Only catch fish weighing up to 10kg. | Stargazer I | Midnight Bait |
| Carbon Rod (Common) | + Reduces clicks needed. - Low luck and weight stats. | Stormhunter I | Midnight Bait |
Which Bait Works Best for Each Rod Type?
Using the best fishing rod alone won’t do the trick in Fish It. You have to use the best bait if you want to catch rare, heavy, and mutated fish. You can buy different types of Bait from the Bait Shop at Stingray Shores. However, these are the only ones worth buying:
| Bait | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Matter Bait | Increases your luck by 160%, EXP earning by 5%, and chances of catching a Shiny fish by 10%. | 630K |
| Aether Bait | Increases your luck by 240%, chances of catching a mutated fish by 20%, and chances of catching a Shiny fish by 20%. | 3.70M |
Equip the Dark Matter Bait to earn EXP and increase your level. Use the Aether Bait during different server events to catch the rarest and heaviest fish in the game. These work on all Rods, but of course it's best to put them on your best rods, Ares, Angler or Ghostfinn.
What Are the Most Effective Enchants for Fishing Rods?
Enchants can further improve your fishing rods’ stats like Luck and Speed. They can also add other boosts, like increased HP, increased chances of catching a mutated fish, and more. These are currently the best enchants in Fish It:
| Enchant | Effect |
|---|---|
| Empowered I | Increases Rod Luck by 20% and Speed by 10%. |
| Leprechaun I | Increases Rod Luck by 30%. |
| Leprechaun II | Increases Rod Luck by 50%. |
| XPerienced I | Earn 1.5x more XP with every fish you catch. |
| Big Hunter I | Catch 10% bigger fish every time. |
| Reeler I | Reel in a fish 7% faster. |
Fish It FAQ
The best rod in Fish It depends on what stage of the game you are in:
- Early Game: Lava Rod
- Mid Game: Hazmat or Ares Rod
- Late Game: Angler or Ghostfinn Rod
The Bait in Fish It increases your stats, but they aren't really rod specific. The Bait stats scale up the more expensive they are. At the moment, the best Bait for their worth in Fish it are Dark Matter and Aether Bait. These work on all Rods, but it's best to have them paired with your most powerful one.
Overall the best enchants for fishing rods in Fish It are:
- Leprachaun II: +50% Luck
- Big Hunter I: +10% Fish Size
- Cursed I: -75% Luck, +75% Mutation Chance (if you already have lots of luck on Rod and Bait, but you can also use Potions to mitigate this)
Prismatic I: Activate the Rainbow Boost with 10 less throws
You can trade for Fish, Gamepasses and other Items in Fish It.
Make sure you redeem the latest Fish It Codes and check out our Fish It All Fish Locations and Enchants List.
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