I was standing behind the Carrot Summer NPC, rod in hand, when the first fish ripped the bar out from under me. For a split second I felt foolish — then curious. I promised myself I’d learn the trick before my next raid started.
I’ll show you how I turned a few awkward casts into steady catches. You’ll get the exact clicks, the small habits that separate lucky catches from mythic hauls, and a couple of little tricks players share on Roblox Discords and YouTube clips.
How to Fish in Anime Expeditions
At a local fair you learn that the person who wins is the one who watches the bobber, not the one who yanks first.
Fishing in Anime Expeditions is built to be quick to pick up and oddly addictive. Here’s the tight, practical way to do it so you waste no time and build milestone progress fast:
- Click the Fishing Rod icon at the bottom-left to equip your rod.
- Move close to a pool — I like the one behind the Carrot Summer NPC for fewer players and clearer water.
- Press and hold the left mouse button to cast, then release to send your lure.
- Wait a few seconds for the progress-bar mini-game to appear at the bottom of your screen.
- Click and hold the left mouse button to move the blue control bar and keep it lined up with the fish icon.
- Keep them aligned until the white progress bar fills; that’s your catch.
One honest tip: if your rod refuses to work while standing on dry ground, drop into the pool and try again. The mini-game can feel like threading a needle on a moving train — timing matters more than brute force.
All Fishing Rods in Anime Expeditions
A glance at any tackle box at a pier tells you the person who owns the best rod didn’t get it by accident.
Some fish thrash and make the control bar jitter; when that happens you’ll want a stronger rod. Below is the full roster of rods, their stats, and how players typically obtain them in-game.
| Fishing Rod | Stats | Passive | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
 Normal Rod |
Lure Speed: 6, 12 Control: 0.5 Control Zone: 0.3 |
None | Available at start |
 Auto Rod |
Lure Speed: 12, 24 Control: 0.7 Control Zone: 0 |
Increased Lure speed in exchange for skipping the fishing mini-game | Reach wave 150 in Tidal Siege game mode to obtain it |
 Advanced Rod |
Lure Speed: 5, 10 Control: 0.5 Control Zone: 0.3 |
None | Purchase from Summer Shop |
 Lucky Rod |
Lure Speed: 6, 12 Control: 0.7 Control Zone: 0.35 |
Every 8th fish caught will be a guaranteed Mythic | Awarded at a 1% chance after catching a fish |
 Recycling Rod |
Lure Speed: 6, 12 Control: 0.9 Control Zone: 0.4 |
Every 10 items sold recycle into a random Legendary+ item | Fish 100 times to get it |
If you’re grinding for mythics, the Lucky Rod and Recycling Rod are the two you’ll want to target: one boosts rare chance, the other turns quantity into higher-tier gear. The Auto Rod is a different playstyle — it skips the mini-game and pours speed into your catches, useful for players who prefer fast milestone progress and trade opportunities on Roblox groups and marketplaces.
How many fishing rods are in Anime Expeditions?
There are currently five rods in the game — Normal, Auto, Advanced, Lucky, and Recycling — and each fits a different goal: beginner comfort, speed farming, purchasable precision, rare-rate boosts, and recycling economy.
All Rewards From Fishing in Anime Expeditions
At a summer carnival you can see how small prizes add up into a real haul over an afternoon.
Fishing yields catches (some rare), Sand Dollars, fishing XP, and milestone XP. The milestone track is where the event hides the most meaningful gains — gems, trait crystals, equipment rerolls and locks, and cosmetic items.
- Level 1: 250x Sand Dollars
- Level 2: 15x Equipment Rerolls
- Level 3: 5x Trait Crystals
- Level 4: 250x Gems
- Level 5: 15x Equipment Locks
- Level 6: 300x Gems
- Level 7: 8x Trait Crystals
- Level 8: 20x Equipment Rerolls
- Level 9: 350x Gems
- Level 10: 1x Sunshine Unit Indicator Color
- Level 11: 10x Trait Crystals
- Level 12: 400x Gems
- Level 13: 20x Equipment Locks
- Level 14: 12x Trait Crystals
- Level 15: 1x Tidal Siege Banner
- Level 16: 25x Stat Reroll
- Level 17: 25x Equipment Reroll
- Level 18: 450x Gems
- Level 19: 14x Trait Crystals
- Level 20: 25x Equipment Locks
- Level 21: 500x Gems
- Level 22: 30x Stat Reroll
- Level 23: 550x Gems
- Level 24: 16x Trait Crystals
- Level 25: 1x Flamingo
What do you get from fishing in Anime Expeditions?
You get collectible fish (including rare and mythic), Sand Dollars, fishing XP, and milestone progress that pays out gems, rerolls, crystals, cosmetics and a Flamingo at the final level. Players often combine fishing with Tidal Siege runs and community trading on Roblox to stretch gains.
If you want to speed up progress, follow creators on YouTube and join the official and fan Discords for tips on Summer Shop timings and Tidal Siege strategies. The community often shares when the Summer Shop refreshes and which streams reveal efficient farming routes.
The Lucky Rod and Recycling Rod change the math of grinding: one raises rare chances, the other converts volume into high-tier gear — they feel like finding the quiet corner in a busy market where the best deals hide.
Try this plan: spend a short session with the Normal or Advanced rod to build momentum; switch to Auto if you need speed for milestone XP; save your tries for Lucky/Recycling when you want rare items or to trade on Roblox groups. Which approach you pick will show whether you’re farming for immediate trade value or long-term collection prestige.
I want to hear your most ridiculous catch or that one fluke trade that made your inventory; who in the community taught you the best trick and which rod are you saving for your next run?