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The Castbound Rod is one of the most visually unique and powerful fishing rods added to Fisch in the Music Venue Takeover update. It features a ghost avatar that appears behind your character and a hidden passive that triggers automatic slash attacks during catches, making it play entirely differently from any other rod in the game. To get the Castbound Rod in Fisch, you must complete The Guide’s questline at the Underground Music Venue, which requires you to perfect catch 10 Shiny Flying Fish from the ocean. Here’s the complete breakdown of every step, the rod’s stats, and how to use it effectively.
| Key Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Rod Name | Castbound |
| Quest Giver | The Guide NPC |
| Location | Underground Music Venue |
| Main Quest Req. | Perfect Catch 10 Shiny Flying Fish |
| Unlock Restriction | Perfect Catch 150 fish + own ~15 rods |
| Best Farming Spot | Above the Clouds / Vertigo upper zones |
| Rod Type | Stage TBA Fishing Rod |
Before you can even start the quest, you need to reach the Underground Music Venue. This hidden location sits inside Crystal Cove, accessible via a trapdoor near the mini bridge (coordinates: 1302, -701, 1604).
To unlock the trapdoor, you first need a Chaotic Enchant Relic. Enchant any rod with the Chaotic enchantment — this gives that rod a chance to catch the Chaotic Enchant Relic mutation when fishing. Once you have the Relic, place it on the pedestal inside Crystal Cove. The trapdoor will open, leading you into the Underground Music Venue.
If you haven’t been there before, check out our Fisch rod tier list to make sure you’re equipped well enough for the journey.
Inside the Underground Music Venue, locate The Guide NPC. He’s positioned within the venue and will start his questline as soon as you interact with him. Accept the quest to proceed — this is the only way to unlock the Castbound Rod; it cannot be purchased or crafted.
This is the main quest objective and the most time-consuming part of the process.
What you need to do: Catch 10 Shiny Flying Fish from the ocean with Perfect catch status.
Best farming location: Fish Above the Clouds or in the Vertigo upper zones. The Flying Fish spawns in ocean biomes, and the aerial spots above the clouds consistently produce them faster. Staying in one reliable spot rather than moving around is key — it helps you build a catching rhythm.
Tips for Perfect Catches:
Once you’ve secured all 10 perfect Shiny Flying Fish catches, head back to The Guide NPC at the Underground Music Venue. Interact with him to turn in the quest and receive the Castbound Rod as your reward.
When you first receive the Castbound Rod, it arrives in a restricted state. You’ll notice a negative control percentage (around -15% control) that reduces its performance.
To fully unlock it, you need to meet two requirements:
For the 150 perfect catches, use Garbage bait in Shimmer or Vertigo areas and focus on clean perfect inputs. This is the fastest method for clearing the restriction quickly.
For the Shimmer area (also called Aether), head to Vertigo and look for a cave with a crack in the wall. Enter the crack to find a purple pool — that’s the Aether fishing zone, and it’s where the “Castbound for Shimmer” requirement specifically kicks in.
Once fully unrestricted, the Castbound Rod has exceptional stats:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Lure Speed | Infinite |
| Luck | 390% |
| Control | 0.14 |
| Resilience | 32% |
| Weight Capacity | Infinite KG |
The Castbound Rod’s standout feature is its hidden passive, it triggers automatic slash attacks during your catches, similar to the Rod of the Depths but far more aggressive. These slash attacks are not just cosmetic; they directly influence your catch outcomes.
The mutations this passive can generate include Cosmos, Fury, and Nebula, but these mutations come from the passive activating, not from normal fishing mechanics. This makes the rod feel like it’s constantly doing extra work in the background.
For best results, pair the Castbound with Hercule; it synergizes well with the control and passive slash interactions, helping you get consistently strong results on tough catches like Megalodon.
The recommended enchantment is Blessed Song to improve slashing capability and progress speed. If Blessed Song is unavailable, Steady is the next best option.
For more on rod progression, check our guide on the Evil Sigil and Evil Pitchfork Rod in Fisch.
The Guide NPC is located inside the Underground Music Venue, a hidden area accessible through a trapdoor in Crystal Cove. You need a Chaotic Enchant Relic to open the trapdoor.
This message means you’re trying to fish in the Aether (Shimmer) zone without the Castbound Rod equipped. Equip the Castbound Rod — once you have it, the restriction is removed and you can fish there freely.
Go to Vertigo, find a cave area, and look for a crack in the wall. Enter it to discover a purple pool — that’s the Aether fishing zone. It’s slightly hidden, so expect to explore a bit.
Catching 10 perfect Shiny Flying Fish takes roughly 1–2 hours depending on your gear, totems, and spawn luck. Completing the 150 perfect catch restriction afterwards takes additional time but goes faster with Garbage bait in Vertigo.
Pair it with the Hercule consumable, use Blessed Song enchantment, and focus fishing at Aether or Vertigo zones. The passive slash attacks activate most frequently in these areas, giving you the best mutation outcomes.
