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Game-derived low-poly Beginner Lure model from How to Fish

Regular lure · $3

Beginner Lure

The first paid regular lure opens a nine-creature pool on Forest Island, including Goby, Salmon and a low-weight Sunfish result.

$3Forest IslandUpdated 2026-08-26
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Quick setup

Equip this item before casting. The values below are taken from this item’s game record.

Equip toFishing Rod
Get it$3 · Island 2 shop
Catch time1–3s
After a biteReel in required
Bait loss field35%
POOL

Catch pool

Each percentage is this target’s share inside the Beginner Lure pool, not its overall chance anywhere in the game.

9 targets
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Where to buy it

Buy Beginner Lure from Forest Island for $3. Later bait shops continue to stock it.

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How to use it

  • Equip the Fishing Rod and Beginner Lure.
  • Use Beginner Boss Lure when you want an even Sunfish or The Old Pike pool.
  • A normal Beginner Lure can still roll Sunfish, but its pool weight is much lower.
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