More Fishing Rods
Fishing in Minecraft is one of the most relaxing ways to spend an afternoon, but the vanilla fishing rod has a nasty habit of snapping at the worst possible moment. One bad cast, one unlucky reel, and your trusty rod is gone. The More Fishing Rods mod solves that problem in the most Minecraft way imaginable: by letting you craft fishing rods out of almost every material in the game, each with its own durability tier.
What the Mod Adds
At its core, this add-on introduces six brand new fishing rods, all built around the same simple idea that better materials should mean longer-lasting tools. Instead of one fragile wooden rod, you get a full progression ladder that rewards the resources you already collect during normal play. The rods available are:
- Dirt Fishing Rod
- Cobblestone Fishing Rod
- Iron Fishing Rod
- Gold Fishing Rod
- Diamond Fishing Rod
- Netherite Fishing Rod
Each rod is fully functional and behaves like a normal fishing rod when you cast it, so there is no learning curve. You simply get more casts before the durability bar runs dry.
Durability Breakdown
The whole point of More Fishing Rods is longevity, and the numbers back it up. Here is how each tier stacks up:
- Dirt: 39 uses
- Cobblestone: 150 uses
- Iron: 389 uses
- Gold: 407 uses
- Diamond: 721 uses
- Netherite: 1,119 uses
Notice that gold sits just above iron, which makes sense given that you need iron to mine gold in the first place. It is a small but thoughtful design choice that keeps the progression feeling fair rather than arbitrary. The netherite rod, meanwhile, is a genuine endgame item that will keep you fishing through entire in-game days without a single repair.
Cool String and Crafting
The Secret Ingredient
You cannot just slap a diamond onto a stick and call it a fishing rod. This add-on introduces a custom material called cool string, which you craft by placing regular string into a crafting grid. Once you have cool string on hand, crafting works exactly like the vanilla recipe: arrange the rod shape, swap the wooden sticks for your chosen material, and replace the ordinary string with cool string. The result is a durable rod that matches the tier you invested in.
Why It Matters
Because cool string is required across the board, the mod stays balanced. You cannot skip straight to netherite without putting in the work, and even the humble dirt rod demands a small amount of preparation. That keeps early-game fishing accessible while giving late-game players something meaningful to chase.
If you want to skip the manual setup entirely, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install path that drops More Fishing Rods straight into your mods folder, so you can get casting within minutes instead of wrestling with file directories.
Supported Versions and Loaders
More Fishing Rods for Minecraft is available for both the classic 1.16-era builds and the newer 1.17.1 release, with the gameplay staying identical across versions. The mod is distributed as a Forge add-on, so you will need a matching Forge installation before you drop it into your mods folder. Always double-check that your loader version lines up with the mod version you grab, because a mismatch is the most common cause of a crashed launch.
How to Install
Getting the mod running is straightforward. Here is the short version of how to install it:
- Install the correct version of Forge for your Minecraft build.
- Download More Fishing Rods from a trusted source and save the file.
- Place the .jar file into your mods folder.
- Launch Minecraft using the Forge profile and confirm the mod loads.
Once you are in-game, gather some string, craft your cool string, and pick your material. Within a few minutes you will have a rod that outlasts anything vanilla has to offer.
Final Thoughts
More Fishing Rods is a small mod with a clear purpose: it respects your time. Fishing is meant to be a calm, low-stakes activity, and nothing ruins that mood faster than a broken rod mid-cast. By tying durability to the materials you already know and love, the add-on fits seamlessly into Minecraft's existing progression instead of fighting it. Whether you are a casual angler chasing treasure enchants or a dedicated fisherman stocking up on pufferfish, these six rods give you a reason to keep casting. Grab your cool string and see how far a netherite rod can take you.