Fish It! Rod Tier List

All 17 rods ranked by Luck, Speed, and Weight — Updated July 2026

Tier S+
2 rods

Diamond Rod

1300% Luck

S+

The ultimate endgame rod. Highest luck in the game, perfect for catching legendary fish and rare species.

Rarity:Secret
Cost:Quest (Diamond Researcher)

How to get:

Complete the Diamond Researcher quest chain

Legendary CatchingSpeed FarmingEndgame Progression

Element Rod

1111% Luck

S+

The second-best rod in the game. Excellent luck and solid speed for most fishing activities.

Rarity:Secret
Cost:Quest (Element Quest)

How to get:

Complete the Element Quest at Green Temple

Rare CatchesEvent FishingSpeed Runs
Tier S
2 rods

Bamboo Rod

760% Luck

S

The best purchasable rod. Massive luck stat makes it excellent for rare catches.

Rarity:Legendary
Cost:12,000,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Ancient Jungle shop

Rare FishingCoin FarmingAdvanced Players

Ghostfinn Rod

610% Luck

S

The best free-to-play rod option. Quest-based with excellent stats.

Rarity:Mythic
Cost:Quest (Deep Sea Quest)

How to get:

Complete Deep Sea Quest at Lost Isle

Free PlayersDeep Sea FishingMythic Catches
Tier A
3 rods

Angler Rod

450% Luck

A

Strong mid-to-late game rod. Good luck for rare catches.

Rarity:Mythic
Cost:8,000,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Lost Isle shop

Mid GameRare FishingProgression Path

Ares Rod

455% Luck

A

Solid quest rod with good stats. Part of the mythic questline.

Rarity:Mythic
Cost:Quest (Mythic Quest)

How to get:

Complete Mythic Quest

Quest CompletionMid Game Progression

Hazmat Rod

380% Luck

A

Great early-to-mid game rod. Excellent luck-to-cost ratio.

Rarity:Legendary
Cost:1,000,000 Coins (Travelling Merchant)

How to get:

Purchase from Travelling Merchant (Fisherman Island)

Early Mid GameLucky CatchesBudget Farming
Tier B
4 rods

Astral Rod

350% Luck

B

Solid epic rod for mid game progression.

Rarity:Epic
Cost:1,000,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Mid GameGeneral FishingProgression

Fluorescent Rod

300% Luck

B

Decent epic rod. Good stepping stone to legendary rods.

Rarity:Epic
Cost:715,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Early Mid GameProgression Path

Chrome Rod

229% Luck

B

Popular early rod with good stats for its price.

Rarity:Rare
Cost:500,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Early GameBudget PlayersFirst Rare Rod

Steampunk Rod

175% Luck

B

Solid uncommon rod. Good upgrade from basic rods.

Rarity:Uncommon
Cost:250,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Early ProgressionBudget Upgrades
Tier C
2 rods

Lucky Rod

130% Luck

C

First luck-focused rod. Essential for early rare catches.

Rarity:Uncommon
Cost:85,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Early GameFirst UpgradeLuck Farming

Midnight Rod

100% Luck

C

Early game rod with decent luck boost.

Rarity:Uncommon
Cost:50,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Early GameBudget Players
Tier D
2 rods

Demascus Rod

75% Luck

D

Basic upgrade rod. Good for early progression.

Rarity:Common
Cost:15,000 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Starting PlayersFirst Upgrade

Grass Rod

50% Luck

D

Early game rod with slight luck bonus.

Rarity:Common
Cost:2,500 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Very Early Game
Tier F
2 rods

Luck Rod

30% Luck

F

First luck rod. Minimal upgrade from starter.

Rarity:Common
Cost:350 Coins

How to get:

Purchase from Joe's Rods shop

Absolute Beginners

Starter Rod

Starter Rod

F

Starting gear. No luck bonus but gets you fishing.

Rarity:Common
Cost:Free

How to get:

Default starting rod

Starting Out

🎯 Recommended Progression Path

Starter Rod → Luck Rod → Grass Rod → Demascus Rod → Midnight Rod → Lucky Rod → Steampunk Rod → Chrome Rod → Astral Rod → Hazmat Rod → Angler Rod / Ghostfinn Rod → Bamboo Rod → Element Rod → Diamond Rod

Note: Tier rankings reflect current Fish It! meta (July 2026). Quest rods like Diamond Rod and Element Rod require significant progression but offer best stats. Bamboo Rod is the strongest purchasable option for free players.