Fishing Rod

Besides having bait on one's hook, the fishing rod is an essential element of catching fish. Used properly close to water with fish in it, it can secure a steady supply of food for the adventurer. When caught unprepared, it can be pressed into service as a weapon, but not a particularly effective one, as it does little damage and requires two hands to use.

A fishing rod has a damage rating of "1."

Trivia

 * In Ultima VI, Papa Cyclops gives the Avatar a fishing rod in order to get a fish.
 * Fish can be caught in Savage Empire using a fishing rod near deep water, but the rod is not a useable weapon.
 * In both Ultima Underworld installments, a fishing rod is essential to have a steady food supply.