After a long day of grinding, dungeon running, and being chased by angry mobs, there’s nothing better than casting a line, sitting back, and enjoying some good old-fashioned fishing. No spells, no fighting, just me, a fishing pole, and whatever horrors lurk beneath Azeroth’s waters.
At first, I thought fishing would be boring. I mean, why waste time watching a bobber when I could be blasting things with fireballs? But then, something changed. Maybe it was the peaceful sound of water, maybe it was the thrill of catching something rare, or maybe I just needed a break from running everywhere because I still don’t have a mount.
Fishing isn’t just relaxing—it’s weirdly profitable. Oily Blackmouth, Firefin Snapper, and Stonescale Eels sell for a decent chunk of gold, and let’s not forget the random treasure chests that somehow end up at the bottom of every lake. Who’s dropping these? No idea. But I’m not complaining.
Of course, fishing in WoW comes with its own dangers. Maybe you’re peacefully casting your line in Stranglethorn Vale, only to realize you’ve become bait for a passing rogue. Or maybe you decide to fish in Feralas and get surprise-attacked by Murlocs who take their water rights very seriously.
But no matter what, after a long day of adventuring, there’s nothing better than taking a break by the water, watching the sunset, and pretending I’m not horribly behind on gold for my mount.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with a fishing pole and a suspiciously large fish that may or may not be cursed.