Fishing Rod

A fishing rod is a tool primarily used to catch fish, consisting of a pole with an attached line that terminates in a hook. Fishing rods appear in, ,   and  , as well as in the Ultima Underworld series and Savage Empire.

Description
Fishing rods are simple to manufacture and can generally provide a reliable food supply for a single fisherman. In times of need, they can even function as makeshift weapons, although they are markedly inferior to instruments designed for combat. Usage is simple; either throw the hook into the water and wait for a fish to be caught, or aim the hook at a visible fish.

Effectiveness as a Weapon

 * In Ultima VII and, when used as a weapon, a fishing rod has a damage of 1 and a reach of 3.
 * Fishing rods are not usable as weapons in, , Savage Empire or in and.

Trivia

 * In Ultima VI, Papa Cyclops will give the Avatar a fishing rod, if not possessing one, that the hero might catch some fish on his behalf.
 * In and, a fishing rod may be manufactured by combining a pole with some thread. This allows for a steady food supply.