Fisherman's Pocket Guide

Angler rewards and information readouts

Offered as a quest reward by the Angler, the Fisherman's Pocket Guide displays the player's exact fishing power on the user interface. Fishing power determines catch quality, crate frequencies, and bite timers, yet it shifts dynamically based on rod stats, bait quality, weather conditions, water body size, and time of day. Knowing the exact power rating helps anglers gauge whether high-tier bait or fishing potions are needed for rare catches. Having this informational display removes guesswork when deciding whether to fish during morning rain or wait for dusk.

Fish finder crafting and shimmer transmutation

At a Tinkerer's Workshop, the guide combines with the Weather Radio and Sextant to construct the Fish Finder, advancing progression toward the PDA and Cell Phone. The readout functions while stored in personal inventory slots or an active Void Bag. If duplicate guides accumulate from Angler quests, dropping one into liquid Shimmer transmutes it directly into a Sextant.

Trivia

• Shimmering this guide transforms it into a Sextant, aiding players seeking missing Fish Finder materials.
• The displayed fishing power fluctuates with real-time factors like rain, moon phases, and lake water volume.