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

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  "If you ask me, the best part about fishing is its slow pace. It gives one time to think, to reflect on past events and to plan for future ones. Oh, and it's also a great excuse to drink. Heavily." - Nat Pagle

Why Fish?

Fishing is not an essential professional skill. Many citizens of Azeroth lead happy and for filled lives without ever catching a fish. But there are plenty of good reasons to fish. Here is a summary:

• It is classed as a secondary profession. This means learning to fish does not limit what other professions you may learn.
• It can be relaxing. It gives space to think or socialise between adventures or battles.
• It is a good source of food, including food that gives "buffs" ((bonuses to attributes)).
• It can provide a modest gold income for little risk.
• It complements other professions, for example:
  • Cooking - most fish can be cooked.
  • Alchemy - some reagents can only be gained by fishing.
  • Others - some catches can be used in other manufacturing professions. For example, cloth for Tailoring. The main source of materials for those professions is not fishing.
• Hunters can use fish as an easy source of pet food.
• It allows certain achievements to be completed.
• It rewards certain minipets and mounts.
• It opens up some extra quests, and allows a few dungeon creatures to be summoned.

In spite of these benefits, the main requirement for enjoying fishing is patience. Some people have patience, and some do not...

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Also in Getting Started: Your First Catch, (Not) Catching Junk, Fishing Skill, Equipment and Pools, Skill and Locations, and Frequently Asked Questions.