Stardew Valley's Update 1.6 introduced the Bait Maker, a valuable addition that simplifies the process of fishing for specific fish in the game. Let's delve into how you can maximize the benefits of this tool.
The Bait Maker is a refining machine that allows players to craft specialized bait tailored to attract particular types of fish. This feature proves instrumental in capturing elusive rare fish promptly, eliminating the hassle of hunting for different types of bait for various catches.
Acquiring and Utilizing the Bait Maker
To obtain the Bait Maker in Stardew Valley, players must achieve Fishing Level 6. Progress in fishing can be expedited by capturing higher-tier fish (silver or gold quality) or harvesting from Crab Pots.
Upon unlocking the recipe, gather the following materials to craft a Bait Maker:
- 3 Iron Bars
- 3 Corals
- 1 Sea Urchin
Iron Bars are produced by smelting 5 Iron Ore with coal in a Furnace. Iron Ore can be mined from Levels 41 to 79 in the Mines. Conversely, Corals and Sea Urchins are easily found in abundance in the Tide Pool section of the Beach.
Efficient Usage of the Bait Maker in Stardew Valley
With the Bait Maker at your disposal, you can create bespoke bait for any fish species in Stardew Valley by providing a sample of the desired fish. For example, crafting Midnight Carp Bait necessitates possessing a Midnight Carp.
Operating the Bait Maker is simple - insert the fish, and the machine will generate the specialized bait over approximately 10 minutes. Utilizing fish-specific bait significantly heightens the probability of catching the targeted fish, granted it inhabits the fishing location. Using specialized bait like Woodskip Bait increases the likelihood of capturing unique fish such as the Woodskip in locations like the Secret Woods.