A some point Blizz decided to let you know the minimum skill if you are unable to fish an area. The Bay of Storms, specifically the areas to catch lobsters and mightfish is 330. 330 will catch nothing, so go in with 350 and you should be fine.
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I've been pushing the professions and, as a result, my Lvl 38 Warrior was 295 cooking and 286 fishing. I needed those Largeclaw Lobsters and Large Raw Mightfish. But, how to survive travel to The Bay of Storms? From Ashenvale I swam downriver to Durator,crossed over the north end to Azshara, and walked up the Eastern Coast. At the southern tip of the crescent that forms the Bay there was a pass that was Monster free and led to the South End of Bay of Storms. I was trying to Island hop to 69,67 but was attacked by a 3 headed sea monster that conned "???"! I just managed to outrun him, when one of those giants jumped on me! I was a goner. Luckily, I died at the approach to an Island at 79,73 inhabited by Duke Hydraxis, who conned green. Moreover, the island is surrounded by his bodyguards. So, after ressurection and and buffing up (+5 rod, +2 gloves, and +100 lure x2)I caught 23 Darkclaw Lobster and 16 Large Raw Mightfish, increasing fishing from 286 to 294! I Hearthstoned back to Stormwind and Cooked till the 300 Level was attained. Alternate got me the Zangarmarsh Books, but I don't see how I can continue levelling until my Warrior reaches Lvl 45. Guess I'll go Prospecting.
The exact fishing level for Bay of Storms in Azshara is 310.
(I went out at 308 and it said - Level not High Enough. I recieved two points and my fishing lure wore off and I was able to fish at 310 with no Lure.)
In 1 hour I have recieved primarily Raw Spotted Yellowtail though I have also recieved a good amount of Winter Squid, and Darkclaw Lobsters. I have only fished up 1 Large Raw Mightfish. Very disappointing.
To find Hataera's Clutch in Azshara, head toward the big eastern bay. There are paths down to the beach below in different areas; I went down the path in Southridge Beach at coordinates 50,74, and then swam toward the center of The Bay of Storms. There are plenty of rocks to stand on, but be careful of the level 54 elite giants, if you aggro them. Hataera's Clutch is a large round building at 56,48 or so. Even then, I only caught one large raw mightfish. If you're looking to increase your cooking skills, try Lobster Stew. I caught 13 darkclaw lobsters in the 10 minutes that I was there. Good luck!
Just fished a small amount, along Darkclaw Lobsters and other odd things like a Winter Squid, many Stonescale Eels and a Reinforced Locked Chest at 56,52, on a small rock in Hetaera's Clutch. Had 296+75+25 Fishing, nice catch rate, few misses :D The right place to reach 300 cooking and fishing :D
the turtles cave and the bay of storm have terrible rates for this stuff, i got 2 in like 30 mins, any other place i should fish? btw my skill is like 288 plus 20 for my rod, if that matters
You may have caught a Large Raw Mightfish on the south coast of STV, but I have never seen one there yet. I have, however, caught many Large Glossy Mightfish in that area. I'm flying to Azshara to check out a lead on the Large Raw Mightfish off the coast on the Western continent. I'll post again once I've learned more. Have fun fishing, everyone!
Darkstahr
(edit: three days later) I've found Large Raw Mightfish in the Bay of Storms off the Eastern Coast of Azshara. Very hard to catch. Skill 310 will not allow you to cast your line in the water, and some good lures are a must.
I am sure the 442 fishing is not referring to the base skill level. And in the outlands you will find that there are lakes that require you to have 480 fishing (with bonuses to your base skill) to be able to catch much of anything, other than a case of boredom and frustration. And I know of some lakes that 480 will only get you to catch things about 50% and you really need to be at 500 to 525 to catch something each time. And you will need everything listed by Kharlkuhlinayn to get to the 527, which as of now is still the top possible.
Why is that so hard to believe? I don't have BC yet nor have I got the book to allow it to go to 375 from Zangarmarsh. My skill is capped at 300. With my Big Iron Fishing Pole (+20), Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots (+5) and an Aquadynamic Fish Attractor (+100) it gets me to 425.
Using the Arcanite Fishing Pole (+35) instead of mine would take me to 440. Adding the Lucky Fishing Hat (+5) would take me to 445. High Test Eternium Fishing Line (+5) would take it to 450. Grab a pair of gloves and have the +2 Fishing Enchantment added and you would be at a pre-BC max of 452.
I am presuming that the max now is 527 with BC out but it wouldn't shock me if there were some new items with modifiers that are higher or simply new ones. Haven't looked into it that hard.
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Stormtreader Tauren Hunter Uldaman
Kharlkuhlinayn Warlord of Marr Luvbunny of Iceblossom Morell Thule
I get them at a rate of 1 in 25 fish in the Bay of Storms. With enhancements, my skill is 405 and some fish still get away. It may be rare for you because your skill is not high enough.
Here is what I have got, stats from fishing buddy (currently 75 catches)
Darkclaw Lobster 41 (54.7%)
Summer Bass 19 (25.3%)
Large Mightfish 6 (8%)
Stonescale Eel 4 (5.3%)
Big-mouth Clam 4 (5.3%)
Heavy Crate 1 (1.3%)
Hope that helps with some better info in how rare the Large Mightfish are. While I was fishing I had my skill around 475 (with lures etc.)
-selectrum
From Ashenvale I swam downriver to Durator,crossed over the north end to Azshara, and walked up the Eastern Coast. At the southern tip of the crescent that forms the Bay there was a pass that was Monster free and led to the South End of Bay of Storms.
I was trying to Island hop to 69,67 but was attacked by a 3 headed sea monster that conned "???"! I just managed to outrun him, when one of those giants jumped on me! I was a goner.
Luckily, I died at the approach to an Island at 79,73 inhabited by Duke Hydraxis, who conned green. Moreover, the island is surrounded by his bodyguards. So, after ressurection and and buffing up (+5 rod, +2 gloves, and +100 lure x2)I caught 23 Darkclaw Lobster and 16 Large Raw Mightfish, increasing fishing from 286 to 294!
I Hearthstoned back to Stormwind and Cooked till the 300 Level was attained. Alternate got me the Zangarmarsh Books, but I don't see how I can continue levelling until my Warrior reaches Lvl 45. Guess I'll go Prospecting.
(I went out at 308 and it said - Level not High Enough. I recieved two points and my fishing lure wore off and I was able to fish at 310 with no Lure.)
In 1 hour I have recieved primarily Raw Spotted Yellowtail though I have also recieved a good amount of Winter Squid, and Darkclaw Lobsters. I have only fished up 1 Large Raw Mightfish. Very disappointing.
Went in with 270 fishing and added a 75 lure + 25 from my extreme angler - total 370!
Took my skill all the way to 300 in about 1:30 hr and caught:
-16 Large Raw Mightfish
-46 Darkclaw Lobsters
Also:
-33 Stonescale Eel
-2 Reinforced Locked Chests
-19 Zesty Clam
-1 Mithrill Casing (from a box)
-1 Golden Pearl (from a Big Mouth Clam)
Others which I had to trash from lack of room....
Had 296+75+25 Fishing, nice catch rate, few misses :D
The right place to reach 300 cooking and fishing :D
Edited, Jan 5th 2008 9:24pm by MAOraNza
Edited, Dec 10th 2007 4:43pm by truckman
Darkstahr
(edit: three days later)
I've found Large Raw Mightfish in the Bay of Storms off the Eastern Coast of Azshara. Very hard to catch. Skill 310 will not allow you to cast your line in the water, and some good lures are a must.
It was a lot of fun. Good luck to you all.
~~ D
Edited, May 2nd 2007 9:54pm by Darkstahr
Edited, Feb 10th 2007 1:09pm by Oborozukuyo
The Blood Guard
Why is that so hard to believe? I don't have BC yet nor have I got the book to allow it to go to 375 from Zangarmarsh. My skill is capped at 300. With my Big Iron Fishing Pole (+20), Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots (+5) and an Aquadynamic Fish Attractor (+100) it gets me to 425.
Using the Arcanite Fishing Pole (+35) instead of mine would take me to 440. Adding the Lucky Fishing Hat (+5) would take me to 445. High Test Eternium Fishing Line (+5) would take it to 450. Grab a pair of gloves and have the +2 Fishing Enchantment added and you would be at a pre-BC max of 452.
I am presuming that the max now is 527 with BC out but it wouldn't shock me if there were some new items with modifiers that are higher or simply new ones. Haven't looked into it that hard.
Tauren Hunter
Uldaman
Kharlkuhlinayn
Warlord of Marr
Luvbunny of Iceblossom
Morell Thule
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