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# Basics
## Fishing Areas
In order to start fishing you must cast your **Apex Rod** while at a [Fishing Area](/features/fishing/fishing-areas.md), which are accessible in the `/fishing` menu. Certain areas become unlocked after reaching certain [Fishing Level](/features/fishing/fishing-level.md) milestones.
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An **Apex Rod** will be added to your inventory upon visiting your first Fishing Area. Additionally `/kit fishing` may be used if another rod is needed.
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## Catches
While fishing, you can catch various fish and items
* [Trophy Fish](/features/fishing/catches/trophy-fish.md): awards **Angler Trophies**, and can be sold to the [Fish Merchant](/features/fishing/shops.md#fish-merchant) for **Angler Credits**
* [Pearls](/features/fishing/catches/pearls.md): used to unlock [perk upgrades](/features/fishing/perks.md) and fishing supplies
* [Essence](/features/fishing/catches/essence.md): used to unlock [perk upgrades](/features/fishing/perks.md) and fishing supplies
* [Treasure](/features/fishing/catches/treasure.md): contains valuable rewards and cosmetics
* [Pokémon](/features/pokemon.md): can be caught or defeated for rewards
* [Junk](/features/fishing/catches/junk.md): can be sold to the [Junk Trader](/features/fishing/shops.md#junk-trader) for a small amount of **Angler Credits**
Some catches trigger a quick minigame that must be completed to finish the reel.
All caught fish and items are automatically placed in your **Fishing Bag**, which may be accessed by pressing **shift + right click** while holding your Apex Rod.
## Perks
There are 24 powerful [Fishing Perks](/features/fishing/perks.md), with each providing a unique buff/effect. Perks may be **permanently** upgraded by spending **Angler Credits** and Pearls in the **Fishing Perks** menu. Higher perk tiers grant more **Perk Points** resulting in a greater effect.
## Supplies
Supplies are equipped in the **Fishing Supplies** menu and provide temporary boosts to specific [Fishing Perks](/features/fishing/perks.md). Supplies can be purchased from the [Supply Shop](/features/fishing/shops.md#supply-shop) or found in [Treasure](/features/fishing/catches/treasure.md).
* [Bait](/features/fishing/supplies.md#bait): increases perk points for all hook perks
* [Lines](/features/fishing/supplies.md#lines): increases perk points for all rod perks
* [Augments](/features/fishing/supplies.md#augments): increases perk points for a specific perk
* [PokéBait](/features/fishing/supplies.md#pokebait): applies standard Cobblemon PokéBait effects when fishing up Pokémon
## Fishing Hotspots
While exploring, you may encounter a **Fishing Hotspot**. Fishing within the circular boundary grants certain buffs to your [Fishing Perks](/features/fishing/perks.md), resulting in higher quality catches! Each hotspot has a limited amount of stock, and will become exhausted after enough catches.
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