Catching the Metal Strongbox in Fisch can feel like chasing a rare treasure, but it’s actually pretty straightforward once you know where and how to fish for it. This junk item has low rarity, but with the right rod and spot, you can boost your chances and reel it in without stress.
Here's a quick answer: Use the Magnet Rod and fish near Sunstone or Snowcap Island. Cast perfectly for max distance, wait for the bite indicated by the ! icon and bell sound, then reel it in slowly and steadily. Using bait or enchantments that increase lure speed helps a lot.
Let me walk you through the best way to catch the Metal Strongbox
First off, the Metal Strongbox is a low-rarity junk item, similar to the Quality Bait Crate, and can technically be caught anywhere. But your best bet is fishing near Sunstone or Snowcap Island while using the Magnet Rod. This rod is considered optimal for boosting spawn chances, making your hunt easier.
You don’t need anything fancy beyond a decent rod and some bait or enchantments that boost lure speed. Lure speed baits (e.g., Night Shrimp) and Super Flakes, or enchantments such as Hasty, Swift, or Quality can speed up how fast fish bite. If you manage to get your lure speed over 100%, the game will auto-catch the fish as soon as it bites, which is a huge time saver.
Casting is important here. You want to pull your rod and time the power bar perfectly to get the maximum casting distance. This puts your line right where the Metal Strongbox likes to hang out. When you see the ! icon pop up above your head and hear the bell sound, that means you’ve got a bite.
Reeling in the Metal Strongbox is surprisingly easy. It moves slow and steady across the fishing bar, so you just need to keep the grey fish line inside the white control bar by spam-clicking or holding your mouse button to track it, while fully filling the bottom bar (depletion causes snap). Its low rarity means it won’t fight hard or snap your line, so you don’t have to stress about losing it.
A couple of things to keep in mind:
- The Resilience enchantment helps prevent your line from snapping if you mess up.
- When you open the Metal Strongbox, you get useful rewards like bait (Super Flakes, Weird Algae), money, and enchantments (Universal Luck +70, Lure Speed +35, Rapid Catcher).
If you’re struggling to catch one, you can always buy a Quality Bait Crate for 150C$ at Terrapin or Atlantis as an alternative, but catching the Metal Strongbox yourself is more rewarding.
In short, focus on using the Magnet Rod at Sunstone or Snowcap, cast perfectly, boost your lure speed, and reel in slowly. It’s a simple process once you get the hang of it, and soon you’ll have that low-rarity Metal Strongbox in your inventory.
Related fishing guides
If you want to expand your fishing skills in Fisch, consider checking out how to catch other fish like the Copper Rockfish near Collapsed Ruins, or learn the best methods for catching the Pelagic Cod with the right bait and location. For those interested in rare catches, the guide on unlocking Tidefall Castle and catching the Plesiosaur offers great tips. You might also find it helpful to read about catching every fish in Collapsed and Crowned Ruins for a comprehensive approach to fishing in these areas.
