The upgraded fishing rods (''i.e.'', [[Fiberglass Rod]] and [[Iridium Rod]]) do '''not''' affect the bar size. However, using the [[Training Rod]] does affect the bar size; it always gives you a bar size equivalent to level 5 fishing, even after passing level 5. | The upgraded fishing rods (''i.e.'', [[Fiberglass Rod]] and [[Iridium Rod]]) do '''not''' affect the bar size. However, using the [[Training Rod]] does affect the bar size; it always gives you a bar size equivalent to level 5 fishing, even after passing level 5. |