In Hello Kitty Island Adventure, the Fishing Rod stands as a pivotal piece of equipment. True to its name, this tool lets you reel in various fish and sea creatures to bolster your game’s inventory. Even though the game offers a notable degree of freedom, progressing further necessitates having a Fishing Rod in your assortment of items.
Once you’ve got your catch, fish can be exchanged with certain characters. This not only enhances your Friendship Level but also opens up new content within the game. Moreover, fish play a vital role in recipes when you’re cooking up a storm or can be donated to the Nature Preserve at Spooky Swamp. With so many uses, it’s almost inevitable that at some point, you’ll find yourself casting a line.
Now, let’s delve into how you can get your hands on that Fishing Rod and start enjoying some peaceful fishing.
### Unlocking the Fishing Rod in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
To earn the Fishing Rod, you must complete the “Keep it Reel” quest. This quest becomes available once you’ve achieved Friendship Level Three with the playful penguin, Badtz-Maru.
If you’re looking to boost your friendship with Badtz-Maru early on, start by gathering rubber found around the Seaside Resort. Use these materials to craft water balloons which make excellent gifts for him. Once you’re ready to hand over the presents, head to the southwest dock in the Seaside Resort area, where Badtz-Maru usually hangs out near the Resort Docks waypoint.
Showering Badtz-Maru with enough gifts will bump your Friendship Level up to Three, unlocking the “Keep it Reel” quest, known more formally as the Story Quest: Fishing Tutorial. Here’s a breakdown of the steps for this quest in Hello Kitty Island Adventure:
