To put bait on a fishing rod in Stardew Valley, follow these steps:
- Use an upgraded fishing rod : The basic Bamboo Pole cannot equip bait. You need either the Fiberglass Rod (unlocked at Fishing Level 2) or the Iridium Rod. The Fiberglass Rod has one slot for bait, while the Iridium Rod has slots for both bait and tackle
- Open your inventory : You cannot attach bait directly from the toolbar. Open your inventory screen to manage your items
- Select the bait : Highlight the bait stack you want to use. On PC, you can right-click to select all or left-click to select a specific amount. On consoles, use the corresponding buttons (e.g., A on Xbox, X on PlayStation)
- Attach the bait to the rod : Drag and drop the bait onto the empty bait slot on your fishing rod in the inventory, or right-click the rod while holding bait to attach it. On consoles, use the appropriate button to attach bait to the rod
- Fishing with bait : Once bait is attached, fish will bite faster, making fishing more efficient. Some specialized bait also offers additional benefits like catching fish outside normal times or multiple fish at once
To remove bait, select the rod in your inventory, remove the bait by left- clicking (or the console equivalent), and place it back into your inventory
. In summary, you must upgrade your fishing rod beyond the Bamboo Pole, then attach bait via the inventory by dragging or using the appropriate button commands. This process speeds up fishing and enhances your catch rate in Stardew Valley.
