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| {{For|the item|Bait (item)|R=This article is about the item category.}} | | {{For|the item|Bait (item)|R=This article is about the item category.}} |
− | '''Bait''' can be attached to a [[Fiberglass Rod]], an [[Iridium Rod]], an [[Advanced Iridium Rod]], or inserted into a [[Crab Pot]]. Fishing rods do not require bait, but fish will bite faster with bait; specialized baits provide additional benefits. Crab Pots require bait to catch [[fish]] (unless the player has the [[Skills#Fishing|Luremaster]] profession). Bait is always a single-use item. | + | '''Bait''' can be attached to a [[Fiberglass Rod]], an [[Iridium Rod]], an [[Advanced Iridium Rod]], or inserted into a [[Crab Pot]]. Fishing rods do not require bait, but fish will bite faster with bait; specialized baits provide additional benefits. Crab Pots require bait to catch [[fish]] (unless the player has the [[Skills#Fishing|Luremaster]] profession). Bait is always a single-use item. If the player uses a fishing rod with the [[Forge#Tool enchantments|Preserving enchantment]], for each nibble there is a 50% chance for bait to not be consumed. |
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| {{History|1.1|"Check action"-mapped keys should now work to attach bait to a rod.}} | | {{History|1.1|"Check action"-mapped keys should now work to attach bait to a rod.}} |
| {{History|1.4|Bait can now be attached to [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing rods]] directly from [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|treasure chests]]. Fixed bug where bait was not taken into account for wait time if the first nibble was missed.}} | | {{History|1.4|Bait can now be attached to [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing rods]] directly from [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|treasure chests]]. Fixed bug where bait was not taken into account for wait time if the first nibble was missed.}} |
− | {{History|1.5|Added [[Magic Bait]].}} | + | {{History|1.5|Added [[Magic Bait]]. Using a Fishing rod with the [[Forge#Tool enchantments|Preserving enchantment]] now gives a 50% chance for bait to not be consumed.}} |
| {{History|1.6|Added [[Deluxe Bait]], [[Challenge Bait]], and [[Targeted Bait]].}} | | {{History|1.6|Added [[Deluxe Bait]], [[Challenge Bait]], and [[Targeted Bait]].}} |
| {{History|1.6.3|Fixed bug introduced in v1.6 which caused other types of bait to act as targeted bait for no fish, resulting in excess trash fished.}} | | {{History|1.6.3|Fixed bug introduced in v1.6 which caused other types of bait to act as targeted bait for no fish, resulting in excess trash fished.}} |