Catching the Elusive Golden Koi: Your Bait and Location Guide
So, you’re on a quest for a Golden Koi? Maybe you seek “The Catch” polearm. Perhaps you admire its golden shimmer. Whatever your reason, you are in the right place. Let’s explore bait and where to fish. No one wants to cast an empty line into a digital abyss.
The Secret Weapon: Fake Fly Bait
Forget worms or cheese. For Golden Koi, you need one bait: Fake Fly Bait. These aren’t your grandpa’s flies. They are made to entice Golden Koi. These picky fish prefer artificial insects. So, if you plan to fish for Golden Koi, remember this: No Fake Fly Bait, no Golden Koi. It’s that simple.
Crafting Fake Fly Bait: The Blueprint from Nantuck
You’re sold on Fake Fly Bait. But where do you get it? Unfortunately, you can’t conjure it. You must craft it. First, you need the recipe from a guy named Nantuck. He’s with the Mondstadt Fishing Association. Think of him as the bait guru. He sells the recipe for Fake Fly Bait.
Don’t worry about cost. Nantuck will trade you the blueprint for just 3 Medaka fishes. Medaka are everywhere. You can catch them in any body of water. So, grab some Medaka, chat with Nantuck, and you’ll have the knowledge to make Fake Fly Bait. It’s an investment in Golden Koi.
Stocking Up: Getting More Fake Fly Bait
You have the recipe, now what? Fake Fly Bait is fishing bait for Koi and more. It’s versatile, tempting Koi, Pufferfish, Rays, and others. It’s an all-rounder, even if Golden Koi are your main target.
If you run low on Fake Fly Bait, remember Nantuck. He provides recipes and fishing tips. Three Medaka fishes give you more Fake Fly Bait recipes, ensuring you never run out during your adventures. Running out of bait is torture no one deserves.
Beyond Fake Flies: A Glimpse at Other Baits
While Fake Fly Bait is key to catching Golden Koi, other baits exist in this digital fishing world. Let’s take a quick look at other options.
False Worm Bait: For Butterflyfish and Friends
Enter False Worm Bait. This bait isn’t for any Koi. Its clients are Butterflyfish and their variants. Like Fake Fly Bait, you need the recipe from Nantuck. It costs another 3 Medaka fishes. Nantuck has a Medaka obsession. Use False Worm Bait for Butterflyfish if you seek variety.
Natural Baits: Sweetcorn, Boilies, and Worms
In real-world fishing, natural baits shine. Think classic sweetcorn, effective for carp. Then there are boilies, designed to tempt carp with different flavors. Don’t forget the humble worm. Live or dead, worms are timeless bait for numerous fish. While the game focuses on crafted baits, real-world inspirations exist.
Location, Location, Location: Where to Find Golden Koi
Bait? Check. Rod? Probably. Now, where to find Golden Koi? Knowing the right spot is key. There’s a specific place for Golden Koi. Forget aimless wandering; this is focused fishing. There’s one location for Golden Koi only; no Rusty Koi here.
The exact location requires exploration or an in-game map. Seek specific fishing spots. Not all waters hold Golden Koi. Some are heaven for them; others are less ideal.
Golden Koi and “The Catch” Polearm
“The Catch” is why many of you read this guide. This is no ordinary polearm; it is highly sought after. Golden Koi play a key role in getting it. To acquire “The Catch,” you’ll need to sacrifice some fish: x6 Raimei Angelfish, x20 Golden Koi, and x20 Rusty Koi. The Golden Koi are not just pretty; they are vital for your weapon journey.
Bait for Rusty Koi: A Close Cousin
What about Rusty Koi? They share bait taste with Golden Koi. Yes! Fake Fly Bait also attracts Rusty Koi. If you craft Fake Fly Bait, you target both Koi types efficiently. No need to complicate things with multiple baits. Fake Flies work for both.
Crafting Fake Fly Bait for Rusty Koi needs that same formula from Nantuck: still 3 Medaka fishes. The bait situation is clear: Fake Fly Bait is the answer for both types of Koi. Master it, and master Koi fishing.
Breadcrumbs of Information: Bread as Bait?
A curious note mentions… bread. Someone once said, “Oh my goodness it’s the koi.” This linked to bread. Is bread good bait for Golden Koi? Official guides say stick with Fake Fly Bait. Maybe bread was just a red herring in excited talk or perhaps has secret power in digital fishing.
For now, rely on Fake Fly Bait. However, if curious, toss in a breadcrumb and see what occurs. For science sake.
So that’s a wrap on bait for Golden Koi. Fake Fly Bait wins, Nantuck is your supplier and a specific spot is your target. Go forth and reel in those golden beauties!
