Plan before you start
Check the item name first
Regular lure, boss lure and story bait can have similar names but different targets. Match the inventory label and route before casting.- Item type
- Lure
- Price
- $500
- Bite time
- 0.75–1.5 seconds
- Bait loss
- 20%
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Gameplay parameters
Pool share compares the targets available from this bait. It does not mean the creature has the same catch chance with another bait or on another island.
- Rod: Fishing Rod
- Bite window: 0.75–1.5 seconds
- Loss chance on bite: 20%
- Reeling required: Yes
- Shop availability: Volcano Island
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Catch pool weights
This bait can hook 5 targets. The percentages below add up to the full catch pool for this bait.
- Stonefish: weight 10; 25% pool share.
- Blobfish: weight 10; 25% pool share.
- Anglerfish: weight 10; 25% pool share.
- Oarfish: weight 6; 15% pool share.
- Superdwarf Fish: weight 4; 10% pool share.
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Where to buy it
Scientific Lure is sold on Volcano Island for $500.
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Farming notes
- Stonefish, Blobfish and Anglerfish each carry equal top weight in this pool.
- Oarfish has a lower weight.
- Superdwarf Fish has the lowest raw weight of the five.
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Related creatures
Fish and encounters that use this item or equipment.
Regular · Volcano Island (Island 5)
Stonefish
Fishing Rod · Scientific Lure
Regular · Volcano Island (Island 5)
Blobfish
Fishing Rod · Scientific Lure
Regular · Volcano Island (Island 5)
Anglerfish
Fishing Rod · Scientific Lure
Regular · Volcano Island (Island 5)
Oarfish
Fishing Rod · Scientific Lure
Regular · Volcano Island (Island 5)
Superdwarf Fish
Fishing Rod · Scientific Lure
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Island and rod routes
Where this entry is used and which rod is paired with it.
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Related achievements
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