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Bait Guide - Version 11 vs Version 12
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11Overview22Bait is the key to catching specific fish in Starsand Island. Rather than attaching bait to your hook, bait functions as chum that you toss into the water to attract fish. Each of the three bait types draws in a different group of species, so using the correct bait is essential when hunting for a particular catch.44The three primary bait types are Meat Bait, Veggie Bait, and Bug Bait. All three are crafted at the Chopper, a dedicated station tied to the Angler profession. Some fish accept multiple bait types, while others are attracted to only one.66How Bait Works88Select the bait in your inventory and press M1 (left click) to throw it into the water at your fishing spot.Fish shadows will appear in the area based on the bait type you used.Cast your fishing rod into the baited area to start catching.Using the wrong bait for your target fish wastes both the bait and your time.Bait also refreshes the pool of available fish at a spot. When fish stop appearing, toss in more bait to draw a new group.1010The Chopper1313The Chopper is the crafting station used to make all fishing bait. It breaks down organic materials into different bait formulations. The Chopper blueprint is purchased from the shop at AquaBlue Outpost. Building it requires Bronze, Glass Panes, and Softwood Planks.1515The Chopper has three upgrade tiers, and each tier unlocks additional bait types.1717Chopper TierBait UnlockedOther ProductsChopper IMeat BaitChopper IIVeggie BaitFish Feed (for breeding)Chopper IIIBug BaitAdvanced Fish Food (for traps)1919Bait Recipes2020Each bait type is crafted from Flour plus a specific Separator-processed ingredient. All bait ingredients start as raw materials that are refined at the Separator before going into the Chopper.2222Bait TypeIngredientsChopper TierSeparator StepMeat BaitFlour + Fish FilletChopper IWheat → Flour; Any Fish → Fish FilletVeggie BaitFlour + Vegetable JuiceChopper IIWheat → Flour; Any Vegetable → Vegetable JuiceBug BaitFlour + Protein PowderChopper IIIWheat → Flour; Any Bug → Protein Powder2424Flour is common to all three recipes, so keeping a healthy Wheat crop running at all times is important for any serious angler.2525Getting Your First Bait2727On approximately Day 3, Delphin sends you a package in the mail containing samples of all three bait types (Meat Bait, Veggie Bait, and Bug Bait). This lets you try fishing with bait before you have the Chopper built. Use these samples wisely, as they are limited.2929To start crafting your own bait, purchase the Chopper blueprint from the AquaBlue Outpost shop, gather the construction materials, and build it near your fishing area or kitchen. You also need a Separator to process the raw ingredients into Flour, Fish Fillet, Vegetable Juice, and Protein Powder.3131Which Bait Attracts Which Fish3333Every fish species in Starsand Island has one or more bait preferences. The tables below list the bait types accepted by fish at each major fishing location.3535Lake Fish3737FishAccepted BaitBettaBugBighead CarpVeggie, MeatBitterlingAllChinese PerchVeggieCichlidBug, VeggieGreen SunfishBug, MeatKissing GouramiVeggie, MeatPumpkinseedVeggie, MeatSilver CarpBug, VeggieTopmouth CutterAllVelora CichlidAll3939River Fish4040FishAccepted BaitArcherfishBug, VeggieChinese Hooksnout CarpAllClown FeatherbackBug, MeatFour-Eyed SleeperVeggie, MeatGiant BarbAllGiant River PrawnAllGlass Bloodfin TetraBug, VeggieHolland's CarpBugLeaffishVeggie, MeatMagnificent KillifishBug, MeatMotoro StingrayAllPayaraBug, MeatRed CarpAllTilapiaBugZanderAll4242Ocean Fish4343FishAccepted BaitBlue TangVeggieBoxfishVeggie, MeatBrown Tiger PrawnAllButterflyfishBug, VeggieClownfishAllDiscusBug, MeatDolphinfishMeatFoureye ButterflyfishBugGreasyback ShrimpAllHumphead WrasseMeatLionfishVeggieMackerelVeggieMandarinfishVeggieMola MolaMeatMoorish IdolBug, VeggieOrangespine UnicornfishVeggie, MeatPearl GlowfishAllRed PorgyMeatRedfishBug, MeatRibbon EelMeatSardineVeggieSpinefootBug, MeatTiger PufferVeggie, MeatTunaMeatYellowtail DamselfishBug, Veggie4545Special Zones (Parrot Ship)4646These fishing zones are accessed via the Parrot Ship and contain rarer species.4848FishAccepted BaitZoneHumphead WrasseMeatCoral SeaBlue TangVeggieCoral SeaSardineVeggieCoral SeaSwordfishMeatCoral SeaMola MolaMeatLuminwaveTunaMeatLuminwaveRibbon EelMeatCelestwaveDolphinfishMeatCelestwaveMandarinfishVeggieCelestwave5050Moonlit Forest5151The Moonlit Forest contains a few unique fishing spots with rare species.5353FishAccepted BaitLocationGreen SwordtailBug, VeggieDarkwater ShorePearl GlowfishAll (Bug recommended)Dreamfall Garden5555Fish Traps and Advanced Fish Food5656At the Intermediate Angler tier, you unlock the Fish Trap. Traps allow passive fishing: place one in water with visible fish shadows, add bait, and collect the catch the following in-game day.5858ItemCrafting StationMaterialsFish TrapWorktable II4 Rubber + 3 Magnet + 3 AlloyAdvanced Fish FoodChopper III50 Vegetable Juice + 1 Fruit Pulp + 1 Flour6060Advanced Fish Food dissolves slowly and lasts longer than regular Fish Feed, significantly improving trap productivity.The trough capacity for bait in a trap is 500 units.Processing time for Advanced Fish Food at the Chopper III is approximately 19 in-game minutes.Place traps in areas with dense fish shadow activity for the best results.You can only collect from a trap the next in-game day after placing it.6161Angler Profession and Bait Progression6363Your access to bait types is gated by the Angler profession, which you begin by speaking to Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost.6565Profession TierBait AccessKey UnlocksApprentice AnglerNone (mail samples only)Wooden Rod; catch 3 fish questJunior AnglerMeat Bait, Veggie BaitChopper I and II blueprints; Chrono Rod, Silent Rod, Cloud Rod, Noble RodIntermediate AnglerBug Bait, Advanced Fish FoodChopper III blueprint; Fish TrapsSenior AnglerAllFishing Net; Lost Angler's Rod, Divine Rod, Dawnbreak Rod, Titanium RodExpert AnglerAllAstra Rod, Wanderer's Rod, Solar Rod; improved rare fish chances6767Bait Holders (Mine Bait)6868Starsand Island also has a separate bait system for mines. Regular Bait and Advanced Bait are placed in Bait Holders inside mines to attract enemies like Stone Birds, Frogs, and Runebird Bosses for fragment farming. These are crafted at the Worktable (I and III respectively) and are unrelated to fishing bait.7070Tips7272Always carry a stack of each bait type when heading out to fish. Switching between bait types on the fly lets you target whatever species appears at a spot.If fish stop appearing at a spot, toss more bait to refresh the spawns. Alternatively, walk away from the area and return, or save and reload.Flour is the shared ingredient across all three baits. Dedicate a section of your farm to Wheat so you never run short.For Pearl Glowfish farming, use Bug Bait at Dreamfall Garden. The Glowfish is a rare spawn (roughly 1 in 10 to 12 catches), so bring a large supply of bait.Kingfish require at least a Golden Rod to catch. They appear in Celestwave, Coral Sea, or Luminwave during specific seasons and hours.Meat-only fish (Dolphinfish, Humphead Wrasse, Tuna, Mola Mola, Ribbon Eel) are almost exclusively ocean species. Stock extra Meat Bait for sea trips.Bug-only fish (Holland's Carp, Tilapia, Betta, Foureye Butterflyfish) are spread across lake, river, and ocean. Bug Bait has the smallest target pool but is essential for completing your fish collection.Fish traps are excellent for passive income. Place several traps with Advanced Fish Food, collect daily, and sell or cook the catch.
